inkstand vs inkwell

inkstand and inkwell both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
inkstand	Yes	No	No	No
inkwell	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, inkstand and inkwell are synonyms defined as:

inkstand and inkwell: a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped

inkstand (noun)	inkwell (noun)
a tray or stand for writing implements and containers for ink	a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped
a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped