English Explanatory Dictionary

well up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To gradually or steadily flow upwards or outwards so as to begin to fill or overflow something.
  2. To accumulate within one, to the point of overwhelming one.
adj
  1. Well versed; well acquainted (in or on).

Word forms

well up wells up welling up welled up more well up most well up
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