What does WELLS mean?

Wells

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: A natural spring of water that rises from the ground; a hole or shaft in the earth for accessing water or oil.
• Verb: To rise up or flow out from a well; to pour forth or gush out.

Pronunciations:

• US: /wɛlz/
• UK: /wɛlz/

Origin and Usage:

The noun "wells" originated from the Old English word "welle," which means "spring of water." The verb "wells" is derived from the noun and means "to rise up or flow out from a well." The noun "wells" is commonly used to describe a natural spring of water or a hole in the ground used for accessing water or oil. The verb "wells" is used to describe the action of water or oil rising up from underground sources.

Synonyms:

• Noun: Spring, fountain, source, aquifer, borehole
• Verb: Gush, surge, spurt, flow, pour

Related Words:

• Swell
• Shell
• Smell
• Tells
• Fells

Example Sentences:

• The towns water supply comes from a well in the nearby hills.
• Oil wells in the region have been a major source of revenue for the state.
• The tears welled up in her eyes as she listened to the sad news.
• He felt a sense of pride welling up inside him as he watched his daughter graduate.