as well
Idioms-
In addition, besides, also. For example, Mary is going to Italy and to France as well , or A fine conductor, he plays the violin as well . [1300s]
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With an equal or similar result, as in Since he can't get there in time, he might as well stay at home , or It's just as well that you came today, since Harry is here, too . [1400s]
Example Sentences
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There’s likely much higher potential for professional growth as well.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
Davis Polk had some talks with Wall as well, people familiar with the discussions said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
This holds enormous economic, as well as geopolitical, consequences.
From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026
Organisers said the gallery would provide a platform for UK-based South Asian artists as well as other ones, whose practices were inspired by South Asian history, traditions and cultures.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
He also put a button behind the counter in the shop and one in each workbench as well as beneath the windows in Tante Jans’s rooms.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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