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
Recent Examples on the Web
Conjunction
Lomax is survived by his wife, Donna, and his children, Lindsey and Brandon, as well as his grandchildren. Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 13 Mar. 2024 The group raises money by robbing banks and money exchange shops, as well as smuggling weapons, counterfeiting currencies and ransom operations, according to the U.N. Al-Batarfi took over as the head of the branch in February 2020. Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 12 Mar. 2024 Reitz and Guinness share techniques for achieving the proper pour in a bar environment, as well as at home. The Indianapolis Star, 12 Mar. 2024 In the time since, family members shared tributes to the late reality star, as well as details about his funeral. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024 The filing asked the court to compel prosecutors to release some of that evidence quickly, including police reports on the burglary, as well as police and fire reports about the burning of the van. Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024 Brick Fest Live Brick fans will enjoy hands-on building activities and attractions; marvel at life-size models crafted from tens of thousands of plastic construction bricks; and have the chance to meet TV stars from Lego Masters, as well as cosplayers. Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 1 Mar. 2024 Tucked down a hallway are the bedrooms, including one that’s been converted into a multi-purpose lounging space, as well as a cozy master retreat accompanied by a boldly tiled bath equipped with dual vanities and a walk-in shower. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024 The commitment follows in the footsteps of some smaller indie labels such as Facet Records and Good Boy Records, as well as individual artists such as Kip Moore, who in 2017 pledged an annual bonus for songwriters. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 29 Feb. 2024
Preposition
Overview Few cars are capable of serving the gods of both comfort and sportiness as well as the 2023 BMW 3-series sedan. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 22 Mar. 2023 But shearwaters, as well as petrels and albatrosses, are part of a class known as tube-nosed seabirds, with tubular nostrils and an excellent senses of smell. Matthew Savoca, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2023 Working with stunt coordinators and stunt doubles, as well as actors doing their own stunts, was such fun. Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2023 Gore said the dangers of machine gun conversion devices, as well as the ease people can get them, prompted him to file the bill. Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Mar. 2023 That’s a departure from the Oppo Find X5 Pro, which was sold in European as well as Asia. Jon Porter, The Verge, 21 Mar. 2023 Here’s a rundown of what’s happening now, as well as other looming problems for the former president. Jon Healey Los Angeles Times (tns), al, 21 Mar. 2023 Sponsors might buy a package that includes primetime documentary series on Fox Business Network as well as inventory on Fox Weather, the company’s broadband weather-news outlet. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 21 Mar. 2023 This duo increases cell turnover and gives retinol-like results, like improving texture, redness, firmness, as well as the appearance of fine line and wrinkles, without the negative side effects. Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Mar. 2023

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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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“As well as.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20well%20as. Accessed 19 Mar. 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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