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How to pronounce well
Say it like this: /ˈwɛl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does well mean?
advAccurately, competently, satisfactorily.
“He does his job well.”
Completely, fully.
“We’re well beat now.”
To a significant degree.
“That author is well known.”
adjIn good health.
“I've been sick, but now I'm well.”
Highly satisfactory
“Everything well with you?”
Good, content.
““How are you?” — “I'm well, thank you!””
intjUsed as a discourse marker.
“Well, I am sorry. — It’s okay, Anna.”
Used as a hedge.
““I didn't like the music.” “Well, I thought it was good.””
Expressing reluctance to say something.
“It was a bit... well, too loud.”
nounA hole sunk into the ground as a source of water, oil, natural gas or other fluids.
“The woman said unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep.”
A place where a liquid such as water surfaces naturally; a spring.
“Begin, then, sisters of the sacred well.”
A small depression, e.g. suitable for holding liquid or other objects.
“Make a well in the dough mixture and pour in the milk.”
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