ENGLISH
REFERENCE

as well as sb/sth

idiom
Meaning

A phrase that means 'in addition to' or 'and also'. You use it to add another piece of information to what you have already said.


Examples
SIMPLE

I need to buy milk as well as bread.

CONTEXTUAL

She speaks French and Spanish, as well as her native language, which helps her travel easily.

COMPLEX

The new policy improves safety for employees as well as providing better resources for the management team to monitor daily operations.

Last updated April 22, 2026