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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Link partners have discussed buying the founders cars as well as a weekend ski house.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
The results clearly pointed to writers walking away with greater feelings of satisfaction and competency, as well as a more meaningful connection to their output, when they worked through the craft without A.I. assistance.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026
Children also have higher respiratory rates than adults, as well as larger lung surface area relative to their body size, resulting in higher doses of pollution per breath.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
"I have grave concerns that smartphone culture is affecting the development of children's brains and as well as their well-being," he told BBC Radio Foyle's North West Today programme.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
“I must remember, ‘New boots never fit as well as the old,’” she told herself, recalling the words of Agatha Swanburne.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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