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as well

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əz ˈwɛl/ · UK /əz ˈwel/

as well means: In addition to another person, thing, or action.

adverb

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In addition to another person, thing, or action.

  • Bring a coat as well.
  • Her brother came as well.
  • Do you want some bread as well?

Similar words: too, also

Common phrases: someone as well, something as well

EQUALLY USEFULB2

Used with might or may to say another choice would be just as useful or reasonable.

  • We might as well leave.
  • You may as well sit down while you wait.
  • Without a key, we might as well go home.

How to use it: might/may as well + verb (The buses have stopped, so we might as well walk.)

Similar words: just as reasonably

Common phrases: might as well, may as well

phrase

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Used to say that something is true of another person or thing too.

  • Dogs need exercise as well.
  • The offer covers children as well.
  • She speaks French and Spanish as well.

Similar words: too, also

Common phrases: someone as well, something as well

Questions about as well

What does as well mean?

In addition to another person, thing, or action.

What is as well in other languages?

Türkçe: de · Español: también · Français: aussi · Deutsch: auch · Italiano: anche · 日本語: も

How do you pronounce as well?

In American English /əz ˈwɛl/; in British English /əz ˈwel/.

How do you use as well in a sentence?

Bring a coat as well. Her brother came as well.

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