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- pronunciation:
- wel
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
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noun |
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A well is a deep hole in the ground. People dig wells to get water, oil, gas, or other things from deep in the earth.
Katie's grandfather lives far from any town. He gets his water from a well that is on his land.- similar words:
- mine, pit, shaft
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plenty |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
wells, welling, welled |
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When something wells, it rises or springs to the surface. We often use the word "up" after "well." "Well up" has the same meaning as "well."
During the storm, the river welled up and flowed over its banks.Tears welled up in the little boy's eyes.- synonyms:
- rise, swell
- similar words:
- flood, flow, issue, pour, spring
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spout |
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