AS WELL Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

as well

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Definition of as well

as in then

in addition to what has been said I'd love to come to the party, but can my friend come as well?

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as in so

in like manner We might as well check out some local attractions while we're in town.

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Recent Examples of as well The advisory is for Inland Pender and Coastal Pender as well as Robeson and Bladen counties. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026 The fun includes the Southern-Fried Gaming Expo in Cobb County as well as a Halloween-themed Back to Ghoul Bash in Little Five Points. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 28 July 2026 The closing of the transaction is contingent on authorization by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers (Department for Administrative Coordination), as well as other closing conditions. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 The event is reminiscent of the major heist at the Louvre in Paris last year, as well as the subsequent jewelry heist in Langres just days later. — News Desk, Artforum, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for as well

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