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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At nine, I was impressed with my father’s athleticism as he scooped up my little brother during the pyrotechnics, as well as the colorful chaos itself.
From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026
Its review system relies primarily on automated technology and is designed to check images, video, text and audio, as well as who the ad is targeting and where links send them to.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026
Micron still manufactures its chips at a fab in Japan today, as well as at sites across the world — including in Taiwan, Singapore and, soon, at home in Boise.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 3, 2026
That same account purchased at least $1 million worth of stock in other major tech companies, as well as big firms including Eli Lilly, JPMorgan and Visa.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
“You know as well as I do that the Blythes don’t want anyone to know Russell associated with me. It’s you who’s to blame if it all comes out!”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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