as well
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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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Castuera’s work has an anthropological bent, as well as an ecological one.
From Los Angeles Times
Landscaper Jose Cervantes, who lost his home as well as 26 of his customers in Altadena, picked up his mail at the post office for a time after the fire.
From Los Angeles Times
However much of the spending would be on the "30 or so" projects already earmarked or in train as well maintaining the island's existing assets.
From BBC
Williamson, 28, missed England's friendly victories over China, Ghana and Australia as well as their defeat by Brazil at the end of 2025 due to a knee injury.
From BBC
During the peak of the pandemic, celebrities as well as lower-profile people of means were gobbling up Hidden Hills homes like hotcakes.
From MarketWatch
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