as well as

noun/adjective/adverb + as well as + noun/adjective/adverb
clause + as well as  -ing.. .
As well as -ing... + clause

1 As well as has a similar meaning to 'not only ... but also'.

• He's got a car as well as a motorbike.


• She's clever as well as beautiful.

2 When we put a verb after as well as, we use the -ing form.

• Smoking is dangerous, as well as making you smell bad.


• As well as breaking his leg, he hurt his arm. (NOT As well as he broke his leg . . .)

Note the difference between:

• She sings as well as playing the piano. ( = She not only plays, but also sings.)


• She sings as well as she plays the piano. ( = Her singing is as good as her playing.)