well

1. v. i. An issue of water from the earth; a spring; a fountain. Source: opted

2. v. i. A pit or hole sunk into the earth to such a depth as to reach a supply of water, generally of a cylindrical form, and often walled with stone or bricks to prevent the earth from caving in. Source: opted

3. v. i. A shaft made in the earth to obtain oil or brine. Source: opted

4. v. i. Fig.: A source of supply; fountain; wellspring. Source: opted

5. v. i. An inclosure in the middle of a vessel's hold, around the pumps, from the bottom to the lower deck, to preserve the pumps from damage and facilitate their inspection. Source: opted

6. v. i. A compartment in the middle of the hold of a fishing vessel, made tight at the sides, but having holes perforated in the bottom to let in water for the preservation of fish alive while they are transported to market. Source: opted

7. v. i. A vertical passage in the stern into which an auxiliary screw propeller may be drawn up out of water. Source: opted

8. v. i. A depressed space in the after part of the deck; -- often called the cockpit. Source: opted

9. v. i. A hole or excavation in the earth, in mining, from which run branches or galleries. Source: opted

10. v. i. An opening through the floors of a building, as for a staircase or an elevator; a wellhole. Source: opted

11. v. i. The lower part of a furnace, into which the metal falls. Source: opted

12. v. i. To issue forth, as water from the earth; to flow; to spring. Source: opted

13. v. t. To pour forth, as from a well. Source: opted

14. v. t. In a good or proper manner; justly; rightly; not ill or wickedly. Source: opted

15. v. t. Suitably to one's condition, to the occasion, or to a proposed end or use; suitably; abundantly; fully; adequately; thoroughly. Source: opted

16. v. t. Fully or about; -- used with numbers. Source: opted

17. v. t. In such manner as is desirable; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favorably; advantageously; conveniently. Source: opted

18. v. t. Considerably; not a little; far. Source: opted

19. a. Good in condition or circumstances; desirable, either in a natural or moral sense; fortunate; convenient; advantageous; happy; as, it is well for the country that the crops did not fail; it is well that the mistake was discovered. Source: opted

20. a. Being in health; sound in body; not ailing, diseased, or sick; healthy; as, a well man; the patient is perfectly well. Source: opted

21. a. Being in favor; favored; fortunate. Source: opted

22. a. Safe; as, a chip warranted well at a certain day and place. Source: opted

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