well
gb/wˈɛl/ us/wˈɛl/
A1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 600
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adverb
A1
property
1
In a good or satisfactory way
In a good or right way.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to [verb] well
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'good' (adjective) with 'well' (adverb), saying 'She sings good' instead of 'She sings well'.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
properly (Emphasizes doing something in a correct or acceptable way.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
badly (Indicates doing something in a poor or unsatisfactory way.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
do well
|work well
|perform well
|fit well
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone] is well
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Some learners use 'well' instead of 'good' when describing things, e.g., 'The food is well' instead of 'The food is good'.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
healthy (Focuses on physical health and condition.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
ill (Means being sick or unhealthy.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
feel well
|look well
|get well
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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?
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may overuse 'well' at the start of sentences in formal writing where it can sound informal.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
so (Similar in introducing a statement, but less about surprise.)
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Well, I didn’t expect to see you here!
- Well, let’s get started.
- Well, that’s interesting news.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Well, I am happy to see you.
- Well, let's go now.
- Well, that is strange.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
entity
4
A deep hole to get water
A deep hole in the ground for getting water or oil.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
spring (A natural source of water, not man-made.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
water well
|oil well
|dig a well
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
environment
|technology
|daily_life
|nature
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The farm has a water well.
- They dig a new well.
- We get water from the well.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B2
action
5
To rise or flow up and out
To come up to the surface and flow out.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[liquid/emotion] wells up
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
flow (More general movement of liquid; not necessarily upward.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
tears well up
|anger wells up
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
nature
|emotions
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Tears welled up in her eyes.
- Anger welled up inside him.
- Blood welled from the wound.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Tears well up in my eyes.
- Water wells up from the ground.
- Sadness wells up in her heart.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
well
IPA
GB/wˈɛl/
US/wˈɛl/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
well (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (well)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
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
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
wells
noun
welling
verb
welled
verb
better
adjective
best
adjective
Core family
good
adjective A1
Related words
wellness
noun B2
ਮੁੱਖ ਗੱਲਾਂ
- Irregular comparative: better Adjective
- Irregular superlative: best Adjective
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
as well
1/ˈæz wˈɛl/
fixed phrase
In addition; also
Also; in addition to what was said before.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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).
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- They are quite well off and travel often.
- She came from a well-off family.