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When to use and and when "as well as"?
  

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Interesting topic! I think they have the same meaning, and we can use both of them as alternatives to each other. But to me, I usually use "and" when I have a lot of items.

  • Interesting topic!
  • I think they have the same meaning, and we can use both of them as alternatives to each other.
  • But to me, I usually use "and" when I have a lot of items.
  • Like: I like coffee, tea, and water.
  • About "as well as", I use it when I only have 2 items or 2 phrases.
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Interesting topic! I think they have the same meaning, and we can use both of them as alternatives to each other.

But to me, I usually use "and" when I have a lot of items. Like: I like coffee, tea, and water.

About "as well as", I use it when I only have 2 items or 2 phrases. For example, "She is rich as well as talented."


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