as well
as well {adv. phr.}
1. In addition; also, too; besides.
The book tells about Mark Twain's writings and about his life as well.
Tom is captain of the football team and is on the baseball team as well.
2. Without loss and possibly with gain.
After the dog ran away, Father thought he might as well sell the dog house.
Since he can't win the race, he may as well quit.
It's just as well you didn't come yesterday, because we were away.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms