Meaning of as well as | Babel Free

Definitions

1. And, in addition; not forgetting
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see as, well.

Equivalents

Examples

“It is to be promoted as a leisure activity, as well as as a social distinction.”

“The moon as well as the stars was shining down on them.”

“She has to sing as well as play the piano.”

“Smoking is unhealthy, as well as making you smell bad.”

“You borrowed my car but never gave it back. And as well as that, you stole my bike.”

“Not unnaturally, “Auntie” took this communication in bad part. Thus outraged, she showed herself to be a bold as well as a furious virago. Next day she found her way to their lodgings and tried to recover her ward by the hair of the head.”

“Basingstoke-Exeter will test this. From Salisbury westwards, it's largely single-track since British Rail downgraded it in 1967. There's a ten-mile loop between Templecombe and Yeovil, as well as shorter loops at Chard, Axminster and Honiton.”

“As well as I recollect, he was about six feet tall.”

“She sings as well as she plays the piano.”

“[I]n time I got used to every thing, and could do my work as well as my mother.”

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