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as well

idiom
Meaning

In addition; also.


Examples
SIMPLE

I like coffee, and tea as well.

CONTEXTUAL

She speaks French fluently, and she knows Spanish as well.

COMPLEX

The old house had charm, history, and ghosts as well — or so the villagers whispered.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all very well

    All right to a certain extent, but problematic beyond that, or for other people.

  2. 02

    do well by doing good

    To achieve social acceptance or financial success as a result of behaving in a benevolent or charitable manner.

  3. 03

    do well for oneself

    To thrive or succeed.

  4. 04

    fare thee well

    The greatest extent; completion; a state of refinement or perfection.

  5. 05

    get well

    To recover from an illness or injury.

  6. 06

    go to the well

    To draw on a resource or reserve that may be at risk of being exhausted.

  7. 07

    let well alone

    Do not interfere.

  8. 08

    may as well

    Used to express reluctance, to express that if one hypothetical or possible action happened, it would not make any notable difference.

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