inkwell vs inkstand

inkwell and inkstand both are nouns.

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

As nouns, inkwell and inkstand are synonyms defined as:

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

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