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well vs inkstand

inkstand vs well

well and inkstand both are nouns.

well is an adjective but inkstand is not an adjective.

well is a verb but inkstand is not a verb.

well is an adverb but inkstand is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
well Yes Yes Yes Yes
inkstand Yes No No No
As nouns, inkstand is a hyponym of well; that is, inkstand is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than well:
  • well: a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
  • inkstand: a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped
Other hyponyms of well include inkwell.
well (noun) inkstand (noun)
a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine a tray or stand for writing implements and containers for ink
an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped
an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)
a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid
an abundant source
well (adjective) inkstand (adjective)
in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury
wise or advantageous and hence advisable
resulting favorably
well (verb) inkstand (verb)
come up, as of a liquid
well (adverb) inkstand (adverb)
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')
without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor
indicating high probability; in all likelihood
thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form
favorably; with approval
to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree
in financial comfort
in a manner affording benefit or advantage
to a great extent or degree
with skill or in a pleasing manner
with prudence or propriety
with great or especially intimate knowledge
(used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully
Difference between well and inkstand

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