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Has, like, "as well" overtaken the word "like" as the most overused English in the US?

Asked by ibstubro (18804points) March 13th, 2014

This is sure to make you nuts (well, it worked for me), but I want you to be conscious of the current use and overuse of the phrase, “as well”.

It seems no one uses the short version, “too” any more. Many times the use of “as well” is simply extraneous, as well.

I believe it’s maddening, once you start hearing the trend, as well. A friend of mine brought it to my attention a number of times and I ignored it for a time, as well.

I personally still use the phrase “as well”, as well, but much more sparingly.

As if!

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