well
gb/wˈɛl/ us/wˈɛl/
A1
Английский
~ 600
Значения
0 значений
adverb
A1
property
1
In a good or satisfactory way
In a good or right way.
Модель употребления:
to [verb] well
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'good' (adjective) with 'well' (adverb), saying 'She sings good' instead of 'She sings well'.
Синонимы
properly (Emphasizes doing something in a correct or acceptable way.)
Антонимы
badly (Indicates doing something in a poor or unsatisfactory way.)
Коллокации
do well
|work well
|perform well
|fit well
Темы
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
[someone] is well
Частая ошибка:
Some learners use 'well' instead of 'good' when describing things, e.g., 'The food is well' instead of 'The food is good'.
Синонимы
healthy (Focuses on physical health and condition.)
Антонимы
ill (Means being sick or unhealthy.)
Коллокации
feel well
|look well
|get well
Темы
health
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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?
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may overuse 'well' at the start of sentences in formal writing where it can sound informal.
Синонимы
so (Similar in introducing a statement, but less about surprise.)
Темы
communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- Well, I didn’t expect to see you here!
- Well, let’s get started.
- Well, that’s interesting news.
Примеры для изучающих
- Well, I am happy to see you.
- Well, let's go now.
- Well, that is strange.
Существительное
B1
entity
4
A deep hole to get water
A deep hole in the ground for getting water or oil.
Синонимы
spring (A natural source of water, not man-made.)
Коллокации
water well
|oil well
|dig a well
Темы
environment
|technology
|daily_life
|nature
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
[liquid/emotion] wells up
Синонимы
flow (More general movement of liquid; not necessarily upward.)
Коллокации
tears well up
|anger wells up
Темы
nature
|emotions
Примеры
- Tears welled up in her eyes.
- Anger welled up inside him.
- Blood welled from the wound.
Примеры для изучающих
- Tears well up in my eyes.
- Water wells up from the ground.
- Sadness wells up in her heart.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
well
IPA
GB/wˈɛl/
US/wˈɛl/
Слоги и ударение
well (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (well)
Формы слова
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
Родственные слова
Forms
wells
noun
welling
verb
welled
verb
better
adjective
best
adjective
Core family
good
adjective A1
Related words
wellness
noun B2
Ключевые моменты
- Irregular comparative: better Adjective
- Irregular superlative: best Adjective
Выражения
as well
1/ˈæz wˈɛl/
fixed phrase
In addition; also
Also; in addition to what was said before.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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).
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- They are quite well off and travel often.
- She came from a well-off family.