Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

as well

[æˑzˈwɛːɫ]

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.96 in modern English

Syllables: as well
IPA: [æˑzˈwɛːɫ]

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

In addition; also.

adv

To the same effect.

adv

Me too.

adv

An intensifier. Actually; really.

British usage; Colloquial

Example Sentences

"Wearing his hat and coat, he looked outside and decided he should take an umbrella as well."
"They might as well walk as drive in this traffic."
"There is no female mind. The brain is not an organ of sex. As well speak of the female liver."
"―Would you though? ―I would as well."
"―She looks so much like her mum, don't you think? ―Oh my god, she does as well!"
"―Good morning Mr Brown! ―Good morning! I see you've got little Molly [pet dog] out for a stroll as well!"

Usage

British usage
Colloquial

Inflected Forms

aswell (alternative) aswel (alternative)

Phrases

as well as may as well might as well

Frequently Paired Words

no less

Synonyms

additionally too in the bargain besides also likewise

Rhymes With

well tell hell lol sell hotel cell fell bell el personnel nfl

Questions

How do you pronounce as well?: The recorded pronunciation is [æˑzˈwɛːɫ].
What does as well mean?: In addition; also.

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