as well as

1 of 2

conjunction

: 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

Examples of as well as in a Sentence

Preposition we offer electronic toys as well as rent out video games
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Conjunction
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Word History

First Known Use

Conjunction

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Preposition

1589, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of as well as was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“As well as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20well%20as. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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