Talk:as well

I've heard that using "as well" at the beginning of sentences is a Canadianism. Can anybody testify as to its use outside of Canada (as it is most certainly used in Canada), and is this use different enough for its own definition separate from the first? --Bran

I've a lot of Canadian relatives, but I'm not sure what you're talking about. Can you give a couple example please? (Not "As well as" but only "As well"?) --Connel MacKenzie 02:14, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

One that I heard not too long ago: "Canada joined the war a week after Britain and France. As well, Canada promised that it would have a smaller role to play than in WWI." I've heard many people use it this way. --User:Bran 17:27, 1 December 2007 (UTC)

I’ve heard lots of French people say that when speaking in English. Perhaps this is due to the French influence on Canada? Overlordnat1 (talk) 13:09, 13 April 2021 (UTC)

just as well

Does "Encarta® 2009" offer a variant of just as well without just?

suitable, proper, or appropriate in the circumstances It is as well that you apologized to her.

Secondly, the current wording of the definition of just as well doesn't cover either the Encarta's or the Collins's examples

preferable or advisable: it would be just as well if you paid me now.

--Backinstadiums (talk) 09:33, 5 September 2019 (UTC)

It is well that you didn't go. JMGN (talk) 11:59, 17 October 2024 (UTC)

Preposition

Besides (prep)
as well: in addition to somebody or something specified or understood
See beside. 
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Is as well a preposition as is as well as? --Backinstadiums (talk) 10:53, 1 December 2019 (UTC)

No. Prepositions generally go before something; "as well" can stand alone. Equinox ◑ 11:03, 1 December 2019 (UTC)

justly and appropriately

adverb: with justice and good reason
I could not very well refuse her request. 
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--Backinstadiums (talk) 10:41, 8 December 2019 (UTC)

That's very well, not as well. Equinox ◑ 14:37, 8 December 2019 (UTC)

As well (as) : the town grew as well because of its location as because of its climate.

For the OED, the idiom is as well (as) .

Secondly, is the town grew as well because of its location as because of its climate, an example too of this entry? --Backinstadiums (talk) 16:01, 12 August 2021 (UTC)