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Definition well in American English

well noun

[countable] noun
/wel/
1

a deep hole that is dug in the ground to provide a supply of water

Example

We used to get our water from a well.

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2

a deep hole dug in the ground where there is a supply of oil or gas

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Definition well in American English

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