well
Translation
well, in a good way, healthy, water well
Examples
She plays the piano well.
She plays the piano well.
I hope you are well.
I hope you are well.
They drew water from the well.
They drew water from the well.
Well, let's get started.
Well, let's get started.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) well (to do sth. in a good way) He plays the piano well.
to be/feel well (to be in good health) I hope you are well.
a/the well (a hole dug to get water) They drew water from the well.
Well, ((clause)) (used to introduce a remark) Well, let's get started.
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Etymology
The adverb/adjective comes from Old English 'wel' (in a good manner). The noun 'well' (for water) has a different origin, from Old English 'wella' (spring of water).
Memory Tips
Remember the four main uses: how you do something (adverb), how you feel (adjective), where you get water (noun), and how you start a sentence (interjection).