in a good, right or acceptable way. They played well in the tournament. The team work well together. The kids all behaved well. The conference was very well ...

a deep hole in the ground from which people obtain water. The sides of wells are usually covered with brick or stone and there is usually a cover or a small ...

1[intransitive] well (up) (of a liquid) to rise to the surface of something and start to flow Tears were welling up in her eyes.

well · ​(of a person) still living and not injured or harmed. The missing student was found alive and well in Newcastle. · ​(of an industry, area of activity, etc ...

used to criticize or reject a remark that someone has made, especially when they were trying to make you feel happier about something.

a deep hole in the ground from which people obtain water. The sides of wells are usually covered with brick or stone and there is usually some covering or a ...

/bɛst/ ) 1in a good, right, or acceptable way The kids all behaved well. The conference was very well organized. His campaign was not going well.

​intending to do what is right and helpful but often not succeeding synonym well intentioned. a well-meaning attempt to be helpful; He's very well meaning.

There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb well. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is now obsolete.

well · ​. used to express surprise, anger or relief · ​. used to show that you accept that something cannot be changed · ​. used to agree to something, rather ...