As well meaning in English
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Definition
as well: also, too, additionally
We have that shirt in blue, and in green as well.
Examples
- "I was thinking of a perfume that would appeal to youthful adults, but as well to adult youths."
- "Harold : And he's loyal as well."
- "Luna : I suggested we have some sugar-free cookies as well, but Bruno felt it wasn't necessary."
- "Lawyer : I'm afraid that there's some bad news as well, Mr. Capone."
- "And would you mind washing the windshield as well?"
- "These days conservatives are often associated with strong religious beliefs as well."
- "He probably needs to complete that new sexual harassment form as well."
- "And don't forget that I have my own clients and prospects as well."
- "Edward : Erm, can I have a look at the flat as well?"
- "Moira : Looks like Brent's fallen asleep as well."
- "Paola : I'm very honored to meet you as well, Miss Watson."
- "Trey : I was so relieved when your secretary told me you were running late as well."
- "Dr. Loblaw : Your blood pressure is normal, temperature as well."
- "Moreover, I am trained in a variety of hand-to-hand combat techniques, and I am an expert marksman as well, should Mr. Delavigne ever require a bodyguard or even an assassin."
- "Philip seems very satisfied with his training, so now I urge each of you to pursue a training program which will be beneficial not only to you, but the company as well."
- "The backlash from Warbuckle's arrest could have financial implications not only for Warbuckle's Department Stores, but for his business partners as well."
- "We're thrilled as well Bruno."
- "I went ahead and did some research into your mother as well."
- "That has two 'e's as well."
Exercise 1
Finish two of the statements below with a tag question. Choose the most appropriate ending for the third blank too!
Example: Your calculator is precious to you, isn't it?
Susie: Hello, Mr Delavigne. May I come in?
Bruno: Susan, of course! Please have a seat. There's nothing wrong, ?
Susie: No, sir. Everything is great.
Bruno: You want a raise, ?
Susie: Actually, I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday. But, if you want to give me a raise, I'll accept that .
Example: Your calculator is precious to you, isn't it?
Susie: Hello, Mr Delavigne. May I come in?
Bruno: Susan, of course! Please have a seat. There's nothing wrong, ?
Susie: No, sir. Everything is great.
Bruno: You want a raise, ?
Susie: Actually, I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday. But, if you want to give me a raise, I'll accept that .
Finish two of the statements below with a tag question. Choose the most appropriate ending for the third blank too!
Example: Your calculator is precious to you, isn't it?
Susie: Hello, Mr Delavigne. May I come in?
Bruno: Susan, of course! Please have a seat. There's nothing wrong, is there 1?
Susie: No, sir. Everything is great.
Bruno: You want a raise, don't you 2?
Susie: Actually, I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday. But, if you want to give me a raise, I'll accept that as well 3.
Example: Your calculator is precious to you, isn't it?
Susie: Hello, Mr Delavigne. May I come in?
Bruno: Susan, of course! Please have a seat. There's nothing wrong, is there 1?
Susie: No, sir. Everything is great.
Bruno: You want a raise, don't you 2?
Susie: Actually, I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday. But, if you want to give me a raise, I'll accept that as well 3.
1 is there: Because 'nothing' already carries the negation of this phrase, we use the affirmative construction 'there is?' to formulate the question.
1 isn't there: Because 'nothing' already carries the negation, we cannot use the negative 'isn't there'.
1 there is: 'There is' does not form an interrogative tag question, which is required here (as indicated by the question mark).
2 don't you: This is the best choice here. 'Don't you' asks a question which supposes a positive reply. We must use the negative construction because the phrase is already in the affirmative.
2 do you: 'To do' is the correct verb to use in this sentence, but it must be used negatively in order to pose this question correctly.
2 you do: 'You do' does not form an interrogative construction, which is required here.
3 as well: This is the best choice here. We use 'as well' to mean 'in addition to' or 'also'. Susie is saying that she is willing to accept a raise 'in addition to' her wishing Bruno a happy birthday. A 'raise' is an increase in salary.
3 at all: 'I'll always take that at all' is grammatically incorrect.
3 in addition to: 'I'll always take that in addition to' is grammatically incorrect. We cannot use 'in addition to' at the end of the sentence, it must be followed by something else.
Exercise 2
Bruno says, "I should tell you up front..."
How else could he say this?
How else could he say this?
Bruno says, "I should tell you up front..."
How else could he say this?
How else could he say this?
This is not the correct choice. To speak with someone "face to face" means to speak or communicate "in person" with someone else. For example: I would prefer to discuss this "face to face" and not over the phone. "Face to face" does not share a similar meaning with "up front", which Bruno uses to express that he will speak honestly from the beginning.
This is not the correct choice. The phrase "as well" means "in addition" to something else. For example: As well as being a doctor, she is also a full-time scuba instructor. "As well" does not share a similar meaning with "up front", which Bruno uses to express that he will speak honestly from the beginning.
This is the correct choice. The expression "to say something up front" means to speak directly or in a straightforward manner. Someone who says something "up front" is expressing something frankly at the beginning of a discussion, without hiding anything. This idiom shares a similar meaning with the expression "to say something right from the start".
The idiom "after all" emphasizes an important fact or detail, but does not share a similar meaning to Bruno's expression "I should tell you up front". We would use "after all" in a different context: "You should invite her to the wedding, she is your mother after all". "After all" does not share a similar meaning with "up front", which Bruno uses to express that he will speak honestly from the beginning.
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