as well as
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In as satisfactory or good a way as. For example, After the operation, she was supposed to walk around as well as she could without limping . [c. 1400]
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To the same extent as, as much as. For example, He is an excellent teacher as well as being a fine musician . [c. 1440]
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In addition to, as in The editors as well as the proofreaders are working overtime . [c. 1700]
Example Sentences
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There’s also a 30% chance of more moderate rainfall, 1 to 2 inches on the coast and in the valleys, as well as 10% chance of “very high” amounts, 4 or more inches, in those areas.
From Los Angeles Times
A colder storm could cause snow to accumulate on the Grapevine section of the 5 Freeway — as well as the Tehachapi Pass, which connects Bakersfield to the Mojave Desert.
From Los Angeles Times
“Confidence continues to increase that bouts of heavy rainfall will lead to an increased flood and debris flow risk, as well as holiday travel disruptions for the entire region.”
From Los Angeles Times
The researchers found when the chatbots went down, people reported self-described "symptoms of withdrawal", such as feeling anxious or depressed - as well as having disrupted sleep or neglecting their responsibilities.
From BBC
The expected narrower profitability comes in a context of incremental U.S. trade tariffs, as well as a drag from currency effects, Birkenstock said.
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