As Well Synonyms | Uses & Example Sentences
As well is an adverb that means “too” or “equally.” It can modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
Some synonyms for as well are:
- Too
- Also
- In addition to
- Additionally
- Along with
- Likewise
- As well as
- Together with
- Moreover
- What’s more
- Equally
- Just as well
- Similarly
- Likewise
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As well synonyms
When as well means “too,” it is typically placed at the end of a sentence. However, some synonyms for as well are more flexible and can be placed in different positions throughout a sentence.
| Match | Synonym | As well example | Synonym example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest | Too | I love pizza, and I like pasta as well. | I love pizza, and I like pasta too. |
| Also | He’s coming to the movies as well. | He’s also coming to the movies. | |
| In addition to | We have tickets for the concert, and the theater as well. | We have tickets for the concert, in addition to the theater. | |
| Strong | Additionally | We’re visiting Barcelona, and we’ll visit Madrid as well. | We’re visiting Barcelona. Additionally, we’ll visit Madrid. |
| Along with | She enjoys reading and writing as well. | She enjoys reading along with writing. | |
| Likewise | I loved the meal, and my friends enjoyed it as well. | I loved the meal; likewise, my friends enjoyed it. | |
| As well as | Laura plays the flute and the cello as well. | Laura plays the flute as well as the cello. | |
| Together with | He won the lottery, and his brother did as well. | He, together with his brother, won the lottery. | |
| Weak | Moreover | Joe is kind, and he is hardworking as well. | Joe is kind; moreover, he is hardworking. |
| What’s more | The food was great, and the service was as well. | The food was great, and what’s more, the service was excellent. |
When as well means “equally,” it expresses that a suggested action is just as good or reasonable as another option. This meaning of as well is usually accompanied by the modal verbs “may” or “might.”
| Match | Synonym | As well example | Synonym example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest | Equally | You might as well stay home; it’s raining. | You might equally stay home; it’s raining. |
| Just as well | We may as well walk; the car isn’t working. | We may just as well walk; the car isn’t working. | |
| Strong | Similarly | If Sam doesn’t study, he might as well not take the exam. | If Sam doesn’t study, he might similarly not take the exam. |
| Likewise | If you pack hats, you might as well pack scarves. | If you pack hats, you might likewise pack scarves. |
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Frequently asked questions about as well synonyms
- What does as well mean?
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As well means “too” or “also.” You can use the phrase to add an idea or an item to something you have said before (e.g., “I am tired of politics now as well”).
There are some common English phrases that include as well, such as “might as well,” “as well as,” “you as well,” and “just as well.”
Make sure to write this correctly; it’s never aswell.
Some synonyms for as well include “too,” “also,” “in addition to,” and “along with.”
If you want to vary your vocabulary, you can use the QuillBot Paraphrasing Tool.
- What is the meaning of mine as well?
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Mine as well is a common mistaken version of might as well and should not be used when the meaning is might as well.
Might as well is a phrase that is used to express the idea that a certain course of action will make little difference (e.g., “We might as well take an umbrella”). It can also suggest there is no reason not to do something (e.g., “You might as well call her to see if she’s in”). In these cases “mine as well” would make no sense, and you should use might as well.
There are occasions when mine as well would be the correct choice, where you are saying that something is also true of something to do with you. In this case, mine is the first-person possessive pronoun:
- Jill: My kids are off school this week.
- Jack: Mine as well.
Remember aswell is always incorrect, and this phrase must be written with a space.
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- What does might as well mean?
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We use the phrase might as well to express that we should do something because we cannot think of a good reason not to do it (e.g., “Okay, everyone is already here, so we might as well begin”).
It can be used to emphasize that we don’t really want to do it, but it is probably the best option given the circumstances (e.g., “You’ve opened the package now, so we might as well eat it”).
We can also use this phrase to express disappointment by speculating that taking an alternative course of action in the past would have achieved the same or a better result (e.g., “We might (just) as well have watched it on TV; we were so far away from the action that we had to look at the big screens all the time anyway”).
You can use might or may interchangeably in this phrase when talking about present or future possibilities, but “might” is typically preferred when it is used to refer to the past (i.e., “might as well have”).
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- What does you as well mean?
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You as well is an informal phrase that means the same as you too. They are both used to reflect back a greeting or sentiment:
- Katka: Have a great holiday!
- Jan: You as well!
It is a simple phrase combining the second-person pronoun “you” and “as well,” a phrase meaning “too” or “also.”
You as well and you too are only suitable in informal circumstances and not in formal writing. And remember it’s always “you as well;” aswell is always incorrect.
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