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1. In as satisfactory or good a way as. For example, After the operation, she was supposed to walk around as well as she could without limping. [c. 1400] 2. To the same extent as, as much as. For example, He is an excellent teacher as well as being a fine musician. [c. 1440] 3. In addition to, as in The editors as well as the proofreaders are working overtime. [c. 1700]
American Heritage Idioms
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Phrase(s): as well as someone or something
1. in addition to someone or something. • Mary and Jane are coming to the party, as well as Tom. • I’m studying biology and chemistry, as well as history. 2. to the same high degree as someone or something; as much as someone or something else. • Mary’s parents treated me as well as they treat her. • I did as well as you on the test.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs