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 Clippers were without center Isaiah Jackson (groin), as well as former Pelicans star Brandon Ingram (heel), who is close to his debut for his new team. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026

Lake County re-elected almost all of its city and county leaders as well, including District 2 Commissioner Sean Parks and District 4 Commissioner Leslie Campione. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

According to the diving trail’s website, previous wrecks have attracted large numbers of fish like snapper, grouper, amberjack, angelfish and barracuda as well as sea urchin and corals. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026

The production brings together more than 30 creative professionals whose work has been recognized by the Golden Horse, Golden Bell and Golden Melody awards, as well as international festivals. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 8 Nov. 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