well
gb/wˈɛl/ us/wˈɛl/
A1
English
~ 600
jól, jól van, egészséges, jól érzi magát, hát, na, nos, kút, feltör, feltolul, könnyek gyűlnek a szemébe
A1
1
jól
A1
Usage pattern:
to [verb] well
She speaks English very well.
Nagyon jól beszél angolul.
The team played well despite the rain.
A csapat jól játszott az eső ellenére.
He did well on the exam.
This phone works well even after years of use.
Learner examples
She sings well.
Jól énekel.
The child reads well.
A gyerek jól olvas.
He runs well.
They cook well.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'good' (adjective) with 'well' (adverb), saying 'She sings good' instead of 'She sings well'.
Meaning
In a good or satisfactory way
Collocations
do well
|work well
|perform well
|fit well
Synonyms
properly (Emphasizes doing something in a correct or acceptable way.)
Antonyms
badly (Indicates doing something in a poor or unsatisfactory way.)
Themes
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a good or right way.
Used to describe doing something in a good, thorough, or satisfactory manner.
A1
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is well
I hope you are well after your trip.
Remélem, jól vagy az utazás után.
She’s not feeling well today.
Ma nem érzi jól magát.
He looks well for his age.
Are you well enough to travel?
Learner examples
I am well.
Jól vagyok.
She feels well today.
Ma jól érzi magát.
He is not well.
We are well.
Common mistake:
Some learners use 'well' instead of 'good' when describing things, e.g., 'The food is well' instead of 'The food is good'.
Meaning
In good health
Collocations
feel well
|look well
|get well
Synonyms
healthy (Focuses on physical health and condition.)
Antonyms
ill (Means being sick or unhealthy.)
Themes
health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Feeling healthy and not sick.
Being in good physical or mental health.
A2
3
Well, I didn’t expect to see you here!
Hát, nem számítottam rá, hogy itt látlak!
Well, let’s get started.
Nos, kezdjünk hozzá.
Well, that’s interesting news.
Learner examples
Well, I am happy to see you.
Hát, örülök, hogy látlak.
Well, let's go now.
Na, menjünk most.
Well, that is strange.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'well' at the start of sentences in formal writing where it can sound informal.
Meaning
Used to introduce a reaction or comment
Synonyms
so (Similar in introducing a statement, but less about surprise.)
Themes
communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A word used before speaking to show surprise, pause, or change topic.
Used to show surprise, hesitation, or to introduce a statement.
NOUN
B1
4
kút
A2
The villagers built a new well for fresh water.
A falusiak új kutat ástak, hogy tiszta ivóvízhez jussanak.
The oil well produced thousands of barrels per day.
Az olajkút naponta több ezer hordó olajat termelt.
They drew water from the old stone well.
Learner examples
The farm has a water well.
A farmon van egy kút.
They dig a new well.
Új kutat ásnak.
We get water from the well.
Meaning
A deep hole to get water
Collocations
water well
|oil well
|dig a well
Synonyms
spring (A natural source of water, not man-made.)
Themes
environment
|technology
|daily_life
|nature
Definition
A deep hole in the ground for getting water or oil.
A deep hole or shaft dug into the ground to obtain water, oil, gas, or other resources.
VERB
B2
5
Usage pattern:
[liquid/emotion] wells up
Tears welled up in her eyes.
Könnyek gyűltek a szemébe.
Anger welled up inside him.
Harag tört fel benne.
Blood welled from the wound.
Learner examples
Tears well up in my eyes.
Könnyek gyűlnek a szemembe.
Water wells up from the ground.
Víz tör fel a földből.
Sadness wells up in her heart.
Meaning
To rise or flow up and out
Collocations
tears well up
|anger wells up
Synonyms
flow (More general movement of liquid; not necessarily upward.)
Themes
nature
|emotions
Definition
To come up to the surface and flow out.
To rise to the surface and flow out or be about to flow out, especially of liquid or emotion.
Grammar
Dictionary form
well
IPA
GB/wˈɛl/
US/wˈɛl/
Syllables & stress
well (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (well)
Word forms
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
Word family
Forms
wells
noun
welling
verb
welled
verb
better
adjective
best
adjective
Core family
good
adjective A1
Related words
wellness
noun B2
Highlights
- Irregular comparative: better Adjective
- Irregular superlative: best Adjective
Expressions
as well
1/ˈæz wˈɛl/
fixed phrase
In addition; also
Also; in addition to what was said before.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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).
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- They are quite well off and travel often.
- She came from a well-off family.