wells
Translation
wells
Examples
The village has several old wells.
The village has several old wells.
They are drilling new oil wells.
They are drilling new oil wells.
Grammar Patterns
wells for sth. used to specify the purpose. These are wells for drinking water.
Similar Words
Synonyms: springs, boreholes
Etymology
From Old English *wella*, meaning a spring or fountain.
Memory Tips
This is simply the plural of 'well', a hole dug for water. Can also refer to oil wells.