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

The top Democrats on the House Oversight and Natural Resources Committees plus the Senate Armed Services Committee have already requested more information about Vulcan and Reelement as well as NABEP, respectively. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

As part of their mission, the groups are also committed to preserving quartet singing as well as being part of a chorus. — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

The upcoming Harvest Moon will creep in by mid-week and last until the middle of next week, as well, Libra. — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026

For the past three years, Robertson had participated in ONE Lexington’s summer youth program, which offers workshops on building emotional and social skills, as well as college-campus visits. — Jenisha Watts, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 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