well
gb/wˈɛl/ us/wˈɛl/
A1
Английски
~ 600
Значения
0 значения
adverb
A1
property
1
In a good or satisfactory way
In a good or right way.
Модел на употреба:
to [verb] well
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'good' (adjective) with 'well' (adverb), saying 'She sings good' instead of 'She sings well'.
Синоними
properly (Emphasizes doing something in a correct or acceptable way.)
Антоними
badly (Indicates doing something in a poor or unsatisfactory way.)
Колокации
do well
|work well
|perform well
|fit well
Теми
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She speaks English very well.
- The team played well despite the rain.
- He did well on the exam.
- This phone works well even after years of use.
Примери за учащи
- She sings well.
- The child reads well.
- He runs well.
- They cook well.
adjective
A1
state
2
In good health
Feeling healthy and not sick.
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is well
Честа грешка:
Some learners use 'well' instead of 'good' when describing things, e.g., 'The food is well' instead of 'The food is good'.
Синоними
healthy (Focuses on physical health and condition.)
Антоними
ill (Means being sick or unhealthy.)
Колокации
feel well
|look well
|get well
Теми
health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- I hope you are well after your trip.
- She’s not feeling well today.
- He looks well for his age.
- Are you well enough to travel?
Примери за учащи
- I am well.
- She feels well today.
- He is not well.
- We are well.
interjection
A2
action
3
Used to introduce a reaction or comment
A word used before speaking to show surprise, pause, or change topic.
Честа грешка:
Learners may overuse 'well' at the start of sentences in formal writing where it can sound informal.
Синоними
so (Similar in introducing a statement, but less about surprise.)
Теми
communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Well, I didn’t expect to see you here!
- Well, let’s get started.
- Well, that’s interesting news.
Примери за учащи
- Well, I am happy to see you.
- Well, let's go now.
- Well, that is strange.
Съществително
B1
entity
4
A deep hole to get water
A deep hole in the ground for getting water or oil.
Синоними
spring (A natural source of water, not man-made.)
Колокации
water well
|oil well
|dig a well
Теми
environment
|technology
|daily_life
|nature
Примери
- The villagers built a new well for fresh water.
- The oil well produced thousands of barrels per day.
- They drew water from the old stone well.
Примери за учащи
- The farm has a water well.
- They dig a new well.
- We get water from the well.
Глагол
B2
action
5
To rise or flow up and out
To come up to the surface and flow out.
Модел на употреба:
[liquid/emotion] wells up
Синоними
flow (More general movement of liquid; not necessarily upward.)
Колокации
tears well up
|anger wells up
Теми
nature
|emotions
Примери
- Tears welled up in her eyes.
- Anger welled up inside him.
- Blood welled from the wound.
Примери за учащи
- Tears well up in my eyes.
- Water wells up from the ground.
- Sadness wells up in her heart.
Граматика
Речникова форма
well
IPA
GB/wˈɛl/
US/wˈɛl/
Срички и ударение
well (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (well)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: well
- Comparative: better
- Superlative: best
Noun
- Base: well
- Plural: well, wells
Verb
- Base: well
- 3rd Person Singular: wells
- Present Participle: welling
- Past: welled
Семейство думи
Forms
wells
noun
welling
verb
welled
verb
better
adjective
best
adjective
Core family
good
adjective A1
Related words
wellness
noun B2
Граматични акценти
- Irregular comparative: better Adjective
- Irregular superlative: best Adjective
Изрази
as well
1/ˈæz wˈɛl/
fixed phrase
In addition; also
Also; in addition to what was said before.
Примери
- She speaks French and Spanish as well.
- I’ll have some coffee and cake as well.
get well soon
1/ɡˈɛt wˈɛl sˈun/
fixed phrase
Wish for quick recovery from illness
A kind thing to say to someone who is sick, meaning you hope they feel better soon.
Примери
- I hope you feel better—get well soon!
- She sent me a card saying ‘Get Well Soon’.
just as well
1/d͡ʒˈʌst ˈæz wˈɛl/
fixed phrase
Fortunately under the circumstances
It is good that something happened the way it did.
Примери
- It’s just as well we brought umbrellas—it’s pouring now.
- Just as well you called ahead; they were closed.
well done
1/wˈɛl dˈʌn/
fixed phrase
Successfully completed or cooked thoroughly
Good job; or cooked completely (for meat).
Примери
- Well done on your presentation!
- I’d like my steak well done, please.
well off
1/wˈɛl ˈɔf/
fixed phrase
Having plenty of money or resources
Having a lot of money; rich enough to live comfortably.
Примери
- They are quite well off and travel often.
- She came from a well-off family.