I. noun
1.
wells plural
Synonyms: spa 1, baths, ||hydro, springs, watering place
2.
Synonyms: source , fountain, fountainhead, inception, origin, provenance, provenience, root, wellhead, wellspring
II. adverb
1.
in a good, proper, or acceptable manner
the children behaved very well at the party
Synonyms: aright, befittingly, correctly, decently, decorously, fitly, fittingly, justly, nicely, properly, rightly
Related Word: bearably, passably, tolerably, unobjectionably; considerately, pleasantly, thoughtfully, white; appropriately
Contrasted words: badly, improperly, objectionably, obnoxiously, outrageously
Antonyms: ill
2.
in a pleasant, cooperative, or thoughtful manner
he speaks well of your new proposal
Synonyms: considerately, generously, heedfully, kindly, thoughtfully
Related Word: concernedly, interestedly; approvingly
Contrasted words: contemptuously, disdainfully, scornfully
3.
to a full extent or degree
you are well aware of the problems we face
Synonyms: à fond, altogether, clear, ||cleverly, completely, entirely, fully, perfectly, ||plumb, quite, right, roundly, ||slam, ||slap, thoroughly, utterly, wholly
Related Word: certainly, obviously, surely, undoubtedly, unquestionably; sublimely
Idioms: all the way
Contrasted words: barely, hardly, scarcely
4.
in an adequate or appropriate manner
any large box will answer our need very well
Synonyms: acceptably, adequately, amply, appropriately, becomingly, fittingly, properly, right, satisfactorily, suitably
5.
in a desirable or pleasing manner
everything went well on the trip
Synonyms: favorably, fortunately, happily, prosperously, satisfyingly, successfully, swimmingly
Related Word: comfortably, easily, smoothly
Contrasted words: amiss, wrong
Antonyms: badly
6.
Synonyms: easily 1, effortlessly, facilely, freely, lightly, readily, smoothly
7.
in all likelihood
the fighting may well continue for years
Synonyms: doubtlessly, easily, indeed, really, truly, undoubtedly
Related Word: conceivably, perhaps, possibly; likely, probably
8.
to a considerable extent or degree
they landed well beyond the wharf
Synonyms: considerably, far, quite, rather, significantly, somewhat
Idioms: by a long way, by a wide margin
III. adjective
1.
Synonyms: prosperous 3, comfortable, easy, ||snug, substantial, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-to-do
2.
Synonyms: healthy 1, ||bunkum, fit, hale, right, sane, sound, well-conditioned, well-liking, wholesome
Antonyms: ill, unwell
3.
Synonyms: lucky , fortunate, happy, providential, ||sonsy