Homonyms - Well (As a noun, adjective and adverb)

1.   (adverb) – to a high or satisfactory standard

Ø      I must admit that these photos were very well taken.

Ø      Many dream of securing a well-paid job in a big company, but only a handful succeed.

2.   (adverb) – to a great degree

Ø      Gary is lucky he speaks the language well enough to pass for a local.

Ø      Sarah sang so well at the audition. It’s no surprise she won first prize.

3.   (adj) – healthy

Ø      Despite being in his 80s, Mr Johnson looks very well for his age.

4.   (noun) – a deep hole in the ground where you can get water, oil or gas

Ø      I can’t imagine having to fetch water from the well every day.

Ø      What are we going to do when our wells dry up and we run out of oil?