wells

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/wɛlz/ English

Definitions

noun

A hole sunk into the ground as a source of water, oil, natural gas or other fluids.
A place where a liquid such as water surfaces naturally; a spring.
A small depression suitable for holding liquid or other objects.“Make a well in the dough mixture and pour in the milk.”
A source of supply.

verb

To issue forth, as water from the earth; to flow; to spring.
To have something seep out of the surface.“Her eyes welled with tears.”

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Synonyms

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Associated

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Rhymes

parallels compels farewells seashells stairwells bells shells spells swells yells

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