Well
/wΙl/noun
In a satisfactory manner; suitably or acceptably.
Did you know?The Old English 'wella' refers not just to a source of water, but also to a spring of life, echoing connections to rejuvenation and vitality.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wel-
βto be strong, to thrive, or to flowβ
Old English
Old English
wella
βa spring, stream, or source of waterβ
Middle English
Middle English
welle
βa source of water or a place where water comes forthβ
Modern English
English
well
βan adverb meaning in a good or satisfactory manner, and also a noun referring to a deep hole for waterβ
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