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