as well

phrase

1

: in addition : also

there were other features as well

2

: to the same extent or degree : as much

open as well to the poor as to the rich

3

: with equivalent, comparable, or more favorable effect

might just as well have stayed home

Examples of as well in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their hairdos are almost identical as well, even if Dany’s is more elaborate. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well. — New Atlas, 6 July 2026

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Ian Williamson, dean of the business school, said the new federal policy played a role in the decision as well as student scheduling preferences. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for as well

• barbell
• bedwell
• befell
• bluebell
• bombshell
• bridewell
• capelle
• cartel
• carvel
• clamshell
• cogswell
• compel