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well

/wɛl/
Meanings
  • noun

    A deep hole or pit, typically one that is borings into the ground to obtain water or oil.

    - "The well was drilled to a depth of 1 mile."
    - "He drew water from the village well."
  • adjective

    In good health or spirits; thriving.

    - "After a long illness, she was finally well."
    - "The team was well prepared for the competition."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms

so , I mean , like , as if , look , see , like , you know , shaft
Rhymes
Words rhyming with well
hell , tell , knell , swell , spell
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. well (adverb) : Thoroughly; completely; to the fullest extent.

  2. well (interjection) : Used to express surprise or disbelief.

Variants
List of all variants of well that leads to same result
well , wells , welled , welling , as well , best , better , as best , well-adjusted , well-advised , well-appointed
Etymology
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Old English welle, from weollan to boil, bubble; akin to Old Norse velr spring, well.

Trivia
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  1. The deepest well in the world is the Zanjani Well in Iran, which reaches a depth of 5,980 feet.

  2. In medieval Europe, wells were often covered with a thatched roof to keep out debris and protect the water from contamination.

Related Concepts
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  1. aquifer: A water-bearing layer of rock or unconsolidated materials from which groundwater can be extracted using a well.

  2. water table: The level at which groundwater is present below the ground surface.

Culture
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Throughout history, wells have played a significant role in various cultures. They have been used as gathering places, sources of water for agriculture and daily life, and even as places of worship. Wells have been depicted in literature, art, and music, and continue to be a symbol of life, nourishment, and community.

How to Memorize "well"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a deep hole in the ground, filled with water. Visualize yourself drawing water from the well using a bucket.
    - Think of a well-drilled in the desert, providing water for travelers and animals.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'well' with the image of a deep hole or pit.
    - Think of the word 'well' as a source of water or nourishment.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym WELL to remember the different meanings: W-Water, E-Earth, L-Life, L-Literature.

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