well (EN)

adverb, adjective, interjection, noun, verb

adverb “well”

1. done in a skilled or satisfactory way
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   She cooked the meal well, and everyone enjoyed it.
2. to a significant degree, used with an adjective
   The room was well lit, making it easy to read.

adjective “well”

1. being in a state of good health
   After her surgery, she felt well and could return to work.

interjection “well”

1. used to express consideration or acceptance of a point
   Well, if you think that's the best decision, let's go with it.
2. used to express annoyance or offense
   Well! There was no need to say that.
3. used to pause or give oneself time to think before speaking
   It's, well... difficult.

noun “well”

1. a hole made in the ground to access water or other underground resources
   They dug a well to provide water for the village.
2. a hollow space created to hold liquids or other items, such as in dough
   She pressed her thumb into the dough to create a well for the jam.
3. a plentiful source or supply of something, used figuratively
   The library was a well of knowledge for the curious student.
4. the space in a courtroom separating the judge's bench from the lawyers' tables
   The lawyer approached the well to address the judge.
5. the part of a furnace where molten metal collects
   The foundry workers carefully monitored the well of the furnace.
6. a basic mixed drink made with common, non-premium liquor
   At the bar, he ordered a well to save money.

verb “well”

1. to emerge and flow out, like water from the ground
   Water welled from the spring after the rain.
2. to rise to the surface and spill over, like tears from the eyes
   Her eyes welled with tears.