well up
涌现,涌现出来的,涌起,涌出
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Definitions
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- : in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
- : thoroughly, carefully, or soundly: to shake well before using; listen well.
- : in a moral or proper manner: to behave well.
- : commendably, meritoriously, or excellently: a difficult task well done.
- : with propriety, justice, or reason: I could not well refuse.
- : adequately or sufficiently: Think well before you act.
- : to a considerable extent or degree: a sum well over the amount agreed upon;a well-developed theme.
- : with great or intimate knowledge: to know a person well.
- : certainly; without doubt: I anger easily, as you well know.
- : with good nature; without rancor: He took the joke well.
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comparative bet·ter,superlative best.
- : in good health; sound in body and mind: Are you well? He is not a well man.
- : satisfactory, pleasing, or good: All is well with us.
- : proper, fitting, or gratifying: It is well that you didn't go.
- : in a satisfactory position; well-off: I am very well as I am.
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- : : Well! There's no need to shout.
- : : Well, who would have thought he could do it?
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- : well-being; good fortune; success: to wish well to someone.
Phrases
- well and good
- well off
- well out of, be
- well preserved
- alive and kicking (well)
- all's well that ends well
- all very well
- as well
- as well as
- augur well for
- damn well
- do well
- full well
- get well
- hanged for a sheep, might as well be
- leave well enough alone
- only too (well)
- sit well with
- think a lot (well) of
- to a fare-thee-well
- very well
- wear well
Synonyms & Antonyms
Examples
The best comparison here for an American audience is, well, Internet stuff.
Then add in all bored people, as well as people whose job it is to report on celebrities.
The well, ghost or no ghost, is certainly a piece of history with a bold presence.
In front of this strange structure are two blank-faced, well-dressed models showing off the latest in European minimalism.
It is the obligation of citizens and journalists as well as governments.
Mrs. Wurzel was quite right; they had been supplied, regardless of cost, from Messrs. Rochet and Stole's well-known establishment.
The big room at King's Warren Parsonage was already fairly well filled.
The country is well inhabited, for it contains fifty-one cities, near a hundred walled towns, and a great number of villages.
Before he could finish the sentence the Hole-keeper said snappishly, "Well, drop out again—quick!"
Old Mrs. Wurzel and the buxom but not too well-favoured heiress of the house of Grains were at the head of the table.