How to Use "Well" with Example Sentences

well (n): a deep hole in the ground where you can find water or oil

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Used with adjectives:

"The girl fell into a dry well."
(dry, water)

"The children threw pebbles into the deep well."
(deep, shallow, wishing)

"They started drilling the oil well."
(oil)

Used with verbs:

"They are digging a well."
(be + digging)

"The well has run dry."
(has run dry, be + empty)

"The boy fell into the well."
(fell into, fell down)

"They are drilling the well for oil."
(be + drilling)

well (adv): in a good or skillful way

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Used with adjectives:

"I am well aware of the situation."
(aware, informed)

"He is well acquainted with their culture."
(acquainted, accustomed, educated)

"The army was well armed with guns."
(armed)

"The program was well developed."
(developed, organized, covered)

"He eats a well balanced meal."
(balanced, rounded)

"She is well paid in that position."
(paid, suited, trained)

Used with verbs:

"They behave well together."
(behave, act, get along)

"She is well spoken."
(be: is/am/are, appears, seems, sounds)

"Wash your hands well."
(wash, clean)

"They work well as a team."
(work, operate)

"He cooked the turkey well."
(cooked, prepared, made)

"She listens well."
(listens, hears, understands)