Wells
Related to Wells: HG Wells
well out
To pour or gush forth (from or out of something). Sewage began welling out from the spot where the crew had struck the exposed pipe. The tears kept welling out of her eyes.
See also: out, well
well out of (something)
1. verb To gush up from or out of something. Sewage began welling out of the exposed pipe. The tears kept welling out of her eyes.
2. adjective Benefiting from no longer being involved with something. I hope you're enjoying your retirement because you are well out of this bloody rat race, my friend. I've been trying to tell her that she's well out of that toxic relationship, but she's still pretty upset about it.
See also: of, out, well
well over
1. Of a container or vessel, to fill up (with liquid or an emotion) past the point of overflowing. The drainage ditches across the city have begun welling over as the heavy rains continue. Her eyes welled over and tears rolled down her cheeks as she watched him walk away.
2. Of a liquid or emotion, to fill up (a container or vessel) past the point of overflowing. Water began welling over after Jonathan forgot to turn the taps of the sink off. People's fury welled over into violent protests across the country after the government announced its extreme new policies.
See also: over, well
well up
1. Of a container or vessel, to fill up (with liquid or an emotion) to the point of overflowing. Drainage ditches have been welling up across the city as the heavy rains continue. Her eyes welled up as she watched him walk away. My body welled up with rage at the thought of such a cruel act.
2. Of a liquid or emotion, to fill up (a container or vessel) to the point of overflowing. Water was welling up right to the edge of the sink, but I managed to turn off the taps before any spilled over. Violent protests welled up in the city after the government announced its extreme new policies.
See also: up, well
well up with (something)
1. verb To fill to the brim with some liquid. I could tell by the way her eyes welled up with tears that my comments had struck a nerve. The hole welled up with raw sewage from the pipe that the workers had struck.
2. verb To become full of or overwhelmed by some emotion. I could feel myself welling up with anger as the boss prattled on. Her heart welled up with sadness at the thought of children affected by the accident.
3. adjective Particularly knowledgeable about or familiar with something. My sister did her thesis on robotic surgery, so she is pretty well up with the topic. I'm not too well up with the policy changes happening this year—is there a reference guide I can consult?
See also: up, well
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
well out (of something)
to gush out of something. I opened the door and the water welled out.
See also: out, well
well over
[for a liquid] to fill up and spill over. The laundry tub finally welled over as it became too full. The milk glass began to well over, and Timmy began to cry.
See also: over, well
well up
(from something) and well up (out of something) [for a liquid] to gush or pour up and away from something. The blood welled up from the wound. Clear water welled up out of the rocks. A gusher of muddy water welled up. Tears welled up out of the baby's eyes.
See also: up, well
well up
(inside someone) Fig. [for a feeling] to seem to swell and move inside one's body. A feeling of revulsion began to well up inside Fred. Burning resentment welled up, and George knew he was going to lose his temper.
See also: up, well
well up
(out of something) Go to well up (from something).
See also: up, well
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
well over
v.
1. To build up and overflow the boundaries of a container: I left the tap on, and the water in the bathtub welled over and spilled onto the floor. Tears welled over and ran down my cheeks. My anger welled over, and I yelled out.
2. To become filled and overflow: My eyes welled over with tears. My heart welled over with joy.
See also: over, well
well up
v.
To rise to the edge of a container, ready to flow: Lava welled up in the crater. Tears welled up in my eyes, but I did not cry. I could feel anger well up in me.
See also: up, well
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- well out
- well out of
- well out of (something)
- spew out
- spring out
- spring out of
- spring forth
- well up
- well over
- spout from (something)