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

Synonyms of as well as

Preposition

• along with
• together with
• beside
• besides
• at that

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

Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 July 2026

For full daily and monthly horoscopes as well as expert readings, see our full Horoscopes experience. — Usa Today, USA Today, 10 July 2026

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

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

Word History

First Known Use

Conjunction

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Preposition

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for as well as

• has
• jazz
• topaz
• whereas

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