as well as

1 of 2

conjunction

Synonyms of as well asnext
: and in addition : and
brave as well as loyal

as well as

2 of 2

preposition

: in addition to : besides
the coach, as well as the team, is ready

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Examples of as well as in a Sentence

Preposition we offer electronic toys as well as rent out video games
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For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience. — Usa Today, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Doechii’s version included contrasting brown and gold reptilian-print material as well as beads, sequins and tassel adornment. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 June 2026
Preposition
Gore said the dangers of machine gun conversion devices, as well as the ease people can get them, prompted him to file the bill. — Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Mar. 2023 Working with stunt coordinators and stunt doubles, as well as actors doing their own stunts, was such fun. — Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2023 See All Example Sentences for as well as

Word History

First Known Use

Conjunction

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Preposition

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of as well as was in the 13th century

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as well as

1 of 2 conjunction
: and in addition
catch fish for food as well as for sport

as well as

2 of 2 preposition
: in addition to : besides
is a real scholar as well as being a poet

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