English Phrase of the Day

as well

Definitions

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as well
1. adv. In addition; also.
Wearing his hat and coat, he looked outside and decided he should take an umbrella, as well.
2. adv. To the same effect
They might as well walk as drive in this traffic.
3. adv. (South Africa) me too
Analysis
As
1. n. plural of A
She went from getting Cs and Ds to earning straight As.
2. adv. To such an extent or degree.
You’re not as tall as I am.
It's not as well made, but it's twice as expensive.
well
1. adv. (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
He does his job well.
2. adv. (manner) Completely, fully.
a well done steak
We’re well beat now.
well
1. adv. (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
He does his job well.
2. adv. (manner) Completely, fully.
a well done steak
We’re well beat now.

Maybe I don't know her as well as you do!

You might as well start filling it out.

What am I your waitress as well?

If you don't have anything politically correct to say, you might as well not say anything at all.

Other sports as well, but mainly football.

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