well
adverb
/wel/
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/wəl/
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/wɛl/
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- (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
- (degree) To a significant degree.
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bien
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- (degree, British, slang) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
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drôlement,
vachement
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well
noun
/wel/
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/wəl/
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/wɛl/
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- A hole sunk into the ground as a source of water, oil, natural gas or other fluids.
- (biology) In a microtiter plate, each of the small equal circular or square sections which serve as test tubes.
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puits
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- A place where a liquid such as water surfaces naturally; a spring.
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puits,
source
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- A small depression suitable for holding liquid or other objects.
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fontaine
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well
interjection
/wel/
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/wəl/
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/wɛl/
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- Used in speech to fill gaps, particularly at the beginning of a response to a question; filled pause.
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eh bien,
ben,
bah,
écoutez
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- Used to acknowledge a statement or situation.
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bien
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- An exclamation of sarcastic surprise (often doubled or tripled and spoken in a lowering intonation).
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tiens!
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wellness
noun
/ˈwel.nɪs/
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/ˈwɛl.nɪs/
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- The quality or state of being in good health (sometimes emphasizing both health and safety).
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bien-être
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