# aswell

CEFR B1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/aswell
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

a common spelling mistake for the phrase 'as well', which means 'also' or 'too'. You should write it as two separate words.

For teachers: a non-standard orthographic variant of the adverbial phrase 'as well'. While frequently appearing in informal digital communication, it is considered an error in standard written English.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I want to go aswell." but "I want to go as well." — Learners often mistakenly combine 'as well' into a single word, likely by analogy with 'also' or 'altogether'.

## Usage notes

- Always written as two separate words in formal and standard English. Typically placed at the end of a clause.

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