As well as Meaning in English
expression
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈwɛɫ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
AZ-wel-AZ
ˈæs/ /wˈɛl/ /ˈæs
AZ-wel-AZ
Definition
Used to connect two or more things, showing that they are included together. It means 'and also' or 'in addition to'.
Usage & Nuances
'As well as' is more formal than 'and'. Don't confuse with 'as good as', which means 'almost the same as'. It typically connects nouns, adjectives, or gerunds. When followed by a verb, use the '-ing' form (e.g., 'running as well as swimming'). It can appear at the start or middle of a sentence.
Spanish: así como - además dePortuguese (BR): bem como - assim comoPortuguese (PT): bem como - assim comoChinese (Simplified): 以及 - 和...一样Chinese (Traditional): 以及 - 和...一樣Hindi: के साथ-साथ - के अलावाArabic: بالإضافة إلى - كماBengali: এছাড়াও - পাশাপাশিRussian: а также - помимоJapanese: だけでなく - およびVietnamese: cũng như - ngoài raKorean: 뿐만 아니라 - 그리고Turkish: yanı sıra - ayrıcaUrdu: کے ساتھ ساتھ - علاوہ ازیںIndonesian: serta - juga
Example Sentences
She speaks French as well as English.
basic
You need a pencil as well as a pen.
basic
She enjoys swimming as well as running.
basic
He brought snacks as well as drinks to the party.
natural
As well as being a teacher, she writes books.
natural
We need to fix the doors as well as the windows.
natural