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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Estrada's co-defendants include former Department of Public Works and Highways secretary Manuel Bonoan, as well as local engineering officials.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
But the rest of the world has still lost around 20% of its usual supply of oil and gas, as well as other vital exports.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The primary suite also features a red-brick fireplace as well as a beautiful en-suite bathroom with a large soaking tub and a separate walk-in shower.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
These arms are lined with bright pink and blue star clusters as well as dense clouds of dust.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
As the months passed, Seybert’s frenetic requests for Maggie included conjuring the spirits of biblical figures, like Elijah and Gabriel, as well as Saints Peter and Paul.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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