well

I 1. adverb

1)

he behaves well

Syn:

satisfactorily, nicely, correctly, properly, fittingly, suitably, appropriately; decently, fairly, kindly, generously, honestly

Ant:

badly

2)

they get along well

Syn:

harmoniously, agreeably, pleasantly, nicely, happily, amicably, amiably, peaceably; informal famously

Ant:

badly

3)

he plays the piano well

Syn:

skillfully, ably, competently, proficiently, adeptly, deftly, expertly, admirably, excellently

Ant:

poorly

4)

I know her well

Syn:

intimately, thoroughly, deeply, profoundly, personally

Ant:

barely

5)

they studied the recipe well

Syn:

carefully, closely, attentively, rigorously, in depth, exhaustively, in detail, meticulously, scrupulously, conscientiously, methodically, completely, comprehensively, fully, extensively, thoroughly, effectively

Ant:

negligently

6)

they speak well of him

Syn:

admiringly, highly, approvingly, favorably, appreciatively, warmly, enthusiastically, positively, glowingly

Ant:

disparagingly

7)

she makes enough money to live well

Syn:

comfortably, in (the lap of) luxury, prosperously

8)

you may well be right

Syn:

quite possibly, conceivably, probably; undoubtedly, certainly, unquestionably

9)

he is well over forty

Syn:

considerably, very much, a great deal, substantially, easily, comfortably, significantly

Ant:

barely

10)

she could well afford it

Syn:

easily, comfortably, readily, effortlessly

Ant:

barely

2. adjective

1)

she was completely well again

Syn:

healthy, fine, fit, robust, strong, vigorous, blooming, thriving, hale and hearty, in good shape, in good condition, in fine fettle; informal in the pink

Ant:

ill

2)

all is not well

Syn:

satisfactory, all right, fine, in order, as it should be, acceptable; informal OK, hunky-dory, jake

Ant:

unsatisfactory

3)

it would be well to tell us in advance

Syn:

advisable, sensible, prudent, politic, commonsensical, wise, judicious, expedient, recommended, advantageous, beneficial, profitable, desirable; a good idea

Ant:

inadvisable

•

- as well

- as well as

- well done

II 1. noun

1)

she drew water from the well

Syn:

borehole, bore, spring, waterhole

2)

he's a bottomless well of forgiveness

Syn:

source, supply, fount, reservoir, wellspring, mine, fund, treasury

2. verb

tears welled from her eyes

Syn:

flow, spill, stream, run, rush, gush, roll, cascade, flood, spout; seep, trickle; burst, issue, upwell