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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In any format, live action or animation, good films are as scarce as--well, you know.
From Time Magazine Archive
It is really necessary to associate with people such as--well, you know ...
From Port O' Gold A History-Romance of the San Francisco Argonauts by Stellman, Louis J. (Louis John)
When Alboin and Basiliskos accompany him thither, they are only as wise as--well, as Basiliskos and Alboin.
From A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 by Dahn, Felix
I was in the worst of humours, and intentionally as disagreeable as possible; you, on the contrary, were as charming, as lovely, as--well, as you always are.
From Too Rich A Romance by Streckfuss, Adolph
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