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