Etymology : Middle English welle, from Old English welle; akin to Old English weallan to bubble, boil, Old High German wella wave, Lithuanian vilnis
Pronunciation : wel
Function : noun
Date : before 12th century
1. water hole; spring; source; reservoir; cavity; compartment (Nautical). gush, flow, stream; rise to the surface and issue forth (water, tears, etc.); be collected (e.g. about water). healthy; good; satisfying; correct; in a good state; all right, in order. adexcellently, in a good manner; appropriately, properly; significantly; in good spirit; fairly. so; alright; O.K. good, well-being. well\well\ , n. [oe. welle, as. wella, wylla, from weallan to well up, surge, boil; akin to d. wel a spring or fountain. . see:
well, v. i.].
2. an issue of water from the earth; a spring; a fountain. begin, then, sisters of the sacred well.
3. a pit or hole sunk into the earth to such a depth as to reach a supply of water, generally of a cylindrical form, and often walled with stone or bricks to prevent the earth from caving in. the woman said unto him, sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep. iv.
4. 3. a shaft made in the earth to obtain oil or brine.
5. fig.: a source of supply; fountain; wellspring. "this well of mercy." dan chaucer, well of english undefiled. a well of serious thought and pure.
6. (naut.) (a) an inclosure in the middle of a vessel's hold, around the pumps, from the bottom to the lower deck, to preserve the pumps from damage and facilitate their inspection. (b) a compartment in the middle of the hold of a fishing vessel, made tight at the sides, but having holes perforated in the bottom to let in water for the preservation of fish alive while they are transported to market. (c) a vertical passage in the stern into which an auxiliary screw propeller may be drawn up out of water. (d) a depressed space in the after part of the deck; -- often called the cockpit.
7. (mil.) a hole or excavation in the earth, in mining, from which run branches or galleries.
8. (arch.) an opening through the floors of a building, as for a staircase or an elevator; a wellhole.
9. (metal.) the lower part of a furnace, into which the metal falls.
10. An issue of water from the earth; a spring; a fountain.
11. A pit or hole sunk into the earth to such a depth as to reach a supply of water, generally of a cylindrical form, and often walled with stone or bricks to prevent the earth from caving in.
12. A shaft made in the earth to obtain oil or brine.
13. Fig.: A source of supply; fountain; wellspring.
14. An inclosure in the middle of a vessel's hold, around the pumps, from the bottom to the lower deck, to preserve the pumps from damage and facilitate their inspection.
15. A compartment in the middle of the hold of a fishing vessel, made tight at the sides, but having holes perforated in the bottom to let in water for the preservation of fish alive while they are transported to market.
16. A vertical passage in the stern into which an auxiliary screw propeller may be drawn up out of water.
17. A depressed space in the after part of the deck; often called the cockpit.
18. A hole or excavation in the earth, in mining, from which run branches or galleries.
19. An opening through the floors of a building, as for a staircase or an elevator; a wellhole.
20. The lower part of a furnace, into which the metal falls.
21. To issue forth, as water from the earth; to flow; to spring.
22. To pour forth, as from a well.
23. In a good or proper manner; justly; rightly; not ill or wickedly.
24. Suitably to one's condition, to the occasion, or to a proposed end or use; suitably; abundantly; fully; adequately; thoroughly.
25. Fully or about; used with numbers.
26. In such manner as is desirable; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favorably; advantageously; conveniently.
27. Considerably; not a little; far.
28. Good in condition or circumstances; desirable, either in a natural or moral sense; fortunate; convenient; advantageous; happy; as, it is well for the country that the crops did not fail; it is well that the mistake was discovered.
29. Being in health; sound in body; not ailing, diseased, or sick; healthy; as, a well man; the patient is perfectly well.
30. Being in favor; favored; fortunate.
31. Safe; as, a chip warranted well at a certain day and place.
32. Contraction for we will or we shall. a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps an open shaft through the floors of a building a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid an abundant source; "she was a well of information" come up; "Tears well in her eyes" in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury; "appears to be entirely well"; "the wound is nearly well"; "a well man"; "I think I'm well; at least I feel well" in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard ; "the children behaved well"; "a task well done"; "the party went well"; "he slept well"; "a well-argued thesis"; "a well-planned party"; "the baby can walk pretty good" without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor; "took the joke well"; "took the tragic news well" indicating high probability; in all likelihood; "I might well do it"; "a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster"; "you may well need your umbrella"; "he could equally well be trying to deceive us" thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form; "The problem is well understood"; "she was well informed"; "shake well before using"; "in order to avoid food poisoning be sure the meat is well cooked"; "well-done beef", "well-satisfied customers"; "well-educated" favorably; with approval; "their neighbors spoke well of them"; "he thought well of the book" to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree; "the project was well underway"; "the fetus has well developed organs"; "his father was well pleased with his grades" in financial comfort; "They live well"; "she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died" in a manner affording benefit or advantage; "she married well"; "The children were settled advantageously in Seattle" to a great extent or degree; "I'm afraid the film was well over budget"; "painting the room white made it seem considerably larger"; "the house has fallen considerably in value"; "the price went up substantially" with skill or in a pleasing manner; "she dances well"; "he writes well" with prudence or propriety; "You would do well to say nothing more"; "could not well refuse" with great or especially intimate knowledge; "we knew them well" entirely or fully; "a book well worth reading"; "was well aware of the difficulties ahead"; "suspected only too well what might be going on".
33. adv. Charles the Well Beloved well field system well made play.
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