Wellcome vs. Welcome

The word "welcome" has Old English origins, stemming from "wilcuma," which means "one whose coming is pleasing." Over time, it has evolved into the modern English word we use today. The word has other forms like "welcoming" (adjective) and "welcomed" (verb form).

One trick to remember the correct spelling "welcome" is to focus on the first part "wel-" and then add "-come." You could also think of it as two words: "We'll come," where "We'll" hints at the "wel-" part, and "come" is self-explanatory. That way, you can avoid the incorrect spelling "wellcome," which has an extra 'l'.

The correct spelling of the word is "welcome," not "wellcome." "Welcome" is a term used to greet or receive someone or something in a hospitable manner. On the other hand, "wellcome" is an incorrect spelling and is not recognized by standard English dictionaries.

obsolete spelling of welcome

Used to greet or receive someone cordially.

Wellcome is an incorrect spelling of welcome.

Accepting willingly something that is offered.

Used to indicate that someone has permission to do something.

Expressing relief or happiness that something has happened or ended.

Used sarcastically to express displeasure or surprise.

Received with pleasure and hospitality into one's company or home

Giving pleasure or satisfaction; agreeable or gratifying

Cordially or willingly permitted or invited

Used in the expression you're welcome to acknowledge an expression of gratitude.

A cordial greeting or hospitable reception given to an arriving person.

A reception upon arrival

The state of being welcome

To greet, receive, or entertain (another or others) cordially or hospitably.

To receive or accept gladly

Used to greet cordially a visitor or recent arrival.

Whose arrival is a cause of joy; received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company.

Producing gladness.

Free to have or enjoy gratuitously.

Greeting given upon someone's arrival.

The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.

The utterance of such a greeting.

Kind reception of a guest or newcomer.

The state of being a welcome guest.

To affirm or greet the arrival of someone, especially by saying "Welcome!".

To accept something willingly or gladly.

Received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company; as, a welcome visitor.

Producing gladness; grateful; as, a welcome present; welcome news.

Free to have or enjoy gratuitously; as, you are welcome to the use of my library.

Salutation to a newcomer.

Kind reception of a guest or newcomer; as, we entered the house and found a ready welcome.

To salute with kindness, as a newcomer; to receive and entertain hospitably and cheerfully; as, to welcome a visitor; to welcome a new idea.

the state of being welcome;

a greeting or reception;

accept gladly;

bid welcome to; greet upon arrival

receive someone, as into one's house

giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted;

Other forms include "welcoming" as an adjective and "welcomed" as a verb form.

Synonyms of "welcome" include "greet," "receive," "embrace," and "hail."

The correct spelling is "welcome." The term "wellcome" is a common misspelling and is not standard English.

One trick is to think of it as "We'll come," where "We'll" provides a hint for the first part, "wel-," and "come" is straightforward.

Yes, "welcome" can be used sarcastically to express displeasure or surprise, as in "Well, you're a welcome sight!"

"Wellcome" is incorrect because it adds an extra 'l' and is not recognized in standard English dictionaries.

The word "welcome" originates from Old English "wilcuma," meaning "one whose coming is pleasing."

"Welcome" serves multiple grammatical roles. It can be a verb, as in "to welcome someone," a noun, as in "give someone a welcome," or an adjective, as in "a welcome guest."

"Welcome" can be used in various contexts, such as greetings ("You're welcome here"), giving permission ("You're welcome to join"), or expressing relief ("a welcome change").

Antonyms of "welcome" include "unwelcome," "reject," and "turn away," all of which indicate an inhospitable or unfriendly reception.