Synonyms for

Wells

Verb / welz / Another word for wells — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Wells are holes made in the ground to reach water or oil.

Synonyms & similar words

wells well swell herbertgeorgewells hgwells fountainhead wellspring borehole shaft pit cavity hole opening wellhole excavation mine tunnel porousness porous permeability seepage spring fountain spout tap faucet hydrant

Synonyms by register

Formal

springs sources origins fountains

Informal

spouts taps sources

Literary

founts brooks springs

Antonyms

illness sickness disease ailment malady

Common collocations

  • deep wells
  • water wells
  • oil wells
  • artesian wells
  • well water
  • well digging
  • well drilling

Word family

noun well
adjective well
adverb well

Usage note

The word 'wells' can refer to both sources of water or oil, and also to a state of good health. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. We dug a well in our backyard to get water.
  2. The oil company drilled a well to try and find oil.
  3. The well was dry and we couldn't find any water.
  4. The well was so deep that we couldn't see the bottom.
  5. The water from the well tasted fresh and cold.

Quotes

  • A book is a timeless treasure that can be passed down from generation to generation like a well-dug well.
  • I'm not going to sit here and be an empty well any longer.
  • A deep well of suffering was dug inside him.

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