wells
word · lemma: well
/ˈwɛɫz/
welz
/wˈɛlz/
welz
Definition
Deep holes dug in the ground to reach water, oil, or gas below the surface. Most commonly, it means places where people get underground water.
Usage & Nuances
Usually the plural of the noun 'well'. Most often used for water sources: 'drink from a well', 'dig a well'. In other contexts, it can mean oil or gas sources: 'oil wells'. Do not confuse it with 'well' meaning 'healthy' or the adverb in 'do well'.
Spanish: pozosPortuguese (BR): poçosPortuguese (PT): poçosChinese (Simplified): 井 - 水井Chinese (Traditional): 井 - 水井Hindi: कुएँArabic: آبار - آبار المياهBengali: কূপ - টিউবওয়েলRussian: колодцы - скважиныJapanese: 井戸Vietnamese: giếngKorean: 우물Turkish: kuyuUrdu: کنویںIndonesian: sumur
Example Sentences
The village has three wells.
basic
People get water from these wells.
basic
Many old wells are still in use.
basic
After the storm, the floodwater contaminated several wells.
natural
The company drilled new wells outside the town.
natural
In dry seasons, some wells can run low.
natural