as well as

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [az wel az]
- /æz wɛl æz/
- /əz wel əz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [az wel az]
- /æz wɛl æz/

Definitions of as well as words

phrase as well as You use as well as when you want to mention another item connected with the subject you are discussing. 3
adverb as well as in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well. 1
adverb as well as thoroughly, carefully, or soundly: to shake well before using; listen well. 1
adverb as well as in a moral or proper manner: to behave well. 1
adverb as well as commendably, meritoriously, or excellently: a difficult task well done. 1
adverb as well as with propriety, justice, or reason: I could not well refuse. 1

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Origin of as well as

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English, Old English wel(l) (adj. and adv.); cognate with Dutch wel, German wohl, Old Norse vel, Gothic waila

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Parts of speech for As well as

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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as well as popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for as well as

adv as well as

again — You use again to indicate that something happens a second time, or after it has already happened before.
likewise — moreover; in addition; also; too: She is likewise a fine lawyer.
too — in addition; also; furthermore; moreover: young, clever, and rich too.
further — at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet.
still — remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary: to stand still.

conj as well as

also — You can use also to give more information about a person or thing, or to add another relevant fact.

prep as well as

beside — Something that is beside something else is at the side of it or next to it.
supplementary — Also, supplemental. of the nature of or forming a supplement; additional.

adj as well as

with — accompanied by; accompanying: I will go with you. He fought with his brother against the enemy.
not to mention — to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of: Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project.

All 58 Synonyms of as well as

Antonyms for as well as

adjective as well as

excluding — Not taking someone or something into account; apart from; except.

Just one Antonym for as well as