as well
- 1Too, or added to the things already named.
I ordered a sandwich and a salad as well.
She speaks French, and she can read a little Italian as well.
Similartoo, additionally
- 2With the same result, often used to say one choice is just as good as another.
The bus is very late, so we might as well walk.
It's raining anyway, so you may as well stay for dinner.
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- 3Said at the end of a remark to mean really or truly.
“Your little brother is so funny.” “He is as well!”
“You'll be glad when the school holidays start.” “I will as well!”
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- 4A short reply that means the same thing is true for the person speaking.
“I'm so tired today.” “As well,” said her friend with a yawn.
When Lerato said she loved the new song, her brother smiled and said, “As well.”
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