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as well as
/əz wɛl æz/
in addition to
She enjoys reading as well as writing.
She likes both reading and writing.
formalinformal
in addition to; also
He speaks French as well as English.
He can speak both French and English.
The package includes a manual as well as the product.
The package contains both the product and a manual.
Often used to add another item or idea to a list or statement.
Collocations
as well asin addition to
Synonyms
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Placement
Can be placed at the end of a sentence or clause to add information.
Formality
Works in both formal and informal contexts.
Gold Rule
Avoid Redundancy
Do not use 'as well as' when 'and' would suffice.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'as well as', combining 'as' (conjunction) and 'well' (adverb).
Usage Notes
Can be used to add information or to emphasize inclusion. Often placed at the end of a sentence or clause.
Word Breakdown
as
in the same way
conjunctionwell
good or satisfactory
adverbas
in the same way
conjunctionEnglish Dictionary