Read the dictionary definition of well. All definitions for this word.
1. a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
2. 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
3. an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)
4. a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
5. an abundant source
1. she was a well of information
6. come up, as of a liquid
1. Tears well in her eyes
2. the currents well up
7. wise or advantageous and hence advisable
1. it would be well to start early
8. resulting favorably
1. it's a good thing that I wasn't there
2. it is good that you stayed
3. it is well that no one saw you
4. all's well that ends well
9. in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury
1. appears to be entirely well
2. the wound is nearly well
3. a well man
4. I think I'm well; at least I feel well
10. (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
1. the children behaved well
2. a task well done
3. the party went well
4. he slept well
5. a well-argued thesis
6. a well-seasoned dish
7. a well-planned party
8. the baby can walk pretty good
11. without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor
1. took the joke well
2. took the tragic news well
12. indicating high probability; in all likelihood
1. I might well do it
2. a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster
3. you may well need your umbrella
4. he could equally well be trying to deceive us
13. thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form
1. The problem is well understood
2. she was well informed
3. shake well before using
4. in order to avoid food poisoning be sure the meat is well cooked
5. well-done beef
6. well-satisfied customers
7. well-educated
14. favorably; with approval
1. their neighbors spoke well of them
2. he thought well of the book
15. to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
1. the project was well underway
2. the fetus has well developed organs
3. his father was well pleased with his grades
16. in financial comfort
1. They live well
2. she has been able to live comfortably since her husband died
17. in a manner affording benefit or advantage
1. she married well
2. The children were settled advantageously in Seattle
18. to a great extent or degree
1. I'm afraid the film was well over budget
2. painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger
3. the house has fallen considerably in value
4. the price went up substantially
19. with skill or in a pleasing manner
1. she dances well
2. he writes well
20. with prudence or propriety
1. You would do well to say nothing more
2. could not well refuse
21. with great or especially intimate knowledge
1. we knew them well
22. (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
1. a book well worth reading
2. was well aware of the difficulties ahead
3. suspected only too well what might be going on
