Me as Well vs. I as Well – Which is Correct?

When you mean “also,” “me as well” is the natural choice after someone makes a statement about themselves: “I love jazz.” “Me as well.” “I as well” is grammatical only in certain structures, usually when “I” is the subject of an omitted or verb, but it sounds formal or incomplete alone.

Me as Well or I as Well – Which Is Correct?

Both “me as well” and “I as well” can be grammatically valid, but they are not equally natural in every situation. Use “me as well” as a conversational response meaning “me too” or “I also feel or do that.” For example: “I enjoy hiking.” “Me as well.”

Use “I as well” when I is functioning as the subject of a complete or elliptical clause. It is more formal and often sounds incomplete when used by itself. For example, “I as well support the proposal” is grammatically possible, although “I also support the proposal” is more natural.

Remember that I must always be capitalized, even in informal writing. The word me is the object form of the first-person pronoun, while I is the subject form.

The Best Trick to Remember the Difference

Use the response test: if you are replying to someone and could replace the phrase with “me too,” choose “me as well.” If the phrase is followed by a verb and performs the action, use “I” instead.

Compare these examples:

• “I am tired.” “Me as well.” Here, me as well means “I am tired too.”
• “I as well support the decision.” Here, I is the subject of support, but “I also support the decision” sounds more natural.

Word	Part of Speech	Meaning	Example
me as well	Pronoun phrase	Me too; also me	“I would like some coffee.” “Me as well.”
I as well	Subject pronoun phrase	I also; I too	“I as well hope the plan succeeds.”

How to Use Me as Well

“Me as well” is used to agree with another person’s statement, preference, feeling, or action. It is especially common in conversation and informal writing. In most contexts, it means the same thing as “me too” or “I do too.”

Although me is technically an object pronoun, “me as well” is an elliptical expression. The rest of the sentence is understood from the previous statement. If someone says, “I am excited,” the reply “Me as well” means “I am excited as well.”

Example 1: “I love watching documentaries.” “Me as well.”

Example 2: “I was surprised by the announcement.” “Me as well.”

Example 3: “I would like to attend the conference.” “Me as well.”

“Me as well” is correct, but “me too” is generally more common and more natural in casual American English. In formal writing, you may prefer a complete sentence such as “I would like to attend as well.”

Etymology of the phrase me as well

The phrase combines me, the object form of the Old English first-person pronoun, with as well, an expression that developed from the meaning “in an equally good or complete manner.” Over time, as well gained its modern meaning of “also,” allowing “me as well” to function as a shortened agreement statement.

How to Use I as Well

“I as well” is possible when I is the subject of an action, opinion, or state. However, placing as well directly after the subject can sound formal, literary, or awkward. In everyday English, speakers usually choose “I also,” “I too,” or a construction such as “so do I.”

When the phrase stands alone as a reply, “I as well” usually sounds unnatural. For example, after “I am tired,” the response should be “Me as well,” “I am too,” or “So am I,” rather than simply “I as well.”

Example 1: “I as well believe that the policy needs to change.”

Example 2: “I as well have concerns about the proposed schedule.”

Example 3: “If you are applying for the position, I as well will submit an application.”

These examples are grammatically understandable, but more natural alternatives would be “I also believe,” “I also have concerns,” and “I will submit an application as well.” Use “I as well” sparingly, particularly in professional communication.

Etymology of the phrase I as well

I comes from the Old English first-person pronoun ic, while as well developed from an expression meaning “equally” or “in the same manner.” The modern phrase therefore combines a subject pronoun with an adverbial expression meaning “also.” Its grammatical structure is valid, but its word order is less common than “I also” or “I too.”

Related Concepts

Understanding pronoun case and elliptical sentences makes the difference between “me as well” and “I as well” much easier to recognize.

• Subject pronouns: Subject pronouns perform an action or describe a state. Use I when the pronoun is the subject, as in “I agree” or “I am ready.”
• Object pronouns: Object pronouns receive an action or appear in certain fixed expressions. Me is the object form of the first-person pronoun, as in “She called me.”
• Elliptical sentences: An elliptical sentence leaves out words that are understood from context. “Me as well” omits the repeated verb and means something like “I am as well” or “I do as well.”
• Agreement expressions: English uses several ways to express agreement, including “me too,” “me as well,” “I do too,” “I also do,” and “so do I.”

Examples from Media and Literature

In dialogue, interviews, fiction, and everyday media writing, the choice depends on whether the speaker is giving a short agreement or presenting I as the subject of a verb.

• Film dialogue: After one character says, “I miss home,” another character would naturally reply, “Me as well” or, more casually, “Me too.”
• Television interviews: A guest might say, “I as well support the new initiative,” although “I also support the new initiative” would sound smoother in most broadcast settings.
• Personal essays: A writer may use “Me as well” as a brief, conversational response in quoted dialogue, while narrative prose generally prefers a complete sentence.
• News reporting: Formal reporting is more likely to use “also” or “as well” at the end of a sentence, as in “The mayor expressed concern as well,” rather than “I as well.”
• Fictional conversation: A character who says “I am willing to help” may receive the response “Me as well,” because the omitted words are easily understood.

Practice Exercises

Choose the correct phrase to complete each sentence. In some cases, a more natural alternative may also be possible.

1. “I enjoy classical music.” “_____.”
2. “I as well / Me as well” believe the deadline should be extended.
3. “I am nervous about the interview.” “_____.”
4. “I as well / Me as well” plan to attend the workshop.
5. “I would like to order dessert.” “_____.”

Answer Key

1. Me as well.
2. I as well. However, “I also believe” is more natural.
3. Me as well.
4. I as well. However, “I also plan” is more natural.
5. Me as well.

Me as Well Synonyms

Synonym	Definition
Me too	A very common, informal way to express agreement or shared experience.
I do too	A complete or semi-complete agreement expression used after an action or preference.
So do I	A more structured way to agree with a statement containing an ordinary verb.
Same here	An informal expression meaning that the speaker shares the same feeling or situation.

I as Well Synonyms

Synonym	Definition
I also	The most natural general alternative when I is followed by a verb.
I too	A concise alternative that can sound slightly formal or emphatic.
I do too	An agreement expression used when the preceding statement contains an ordinary verb.
So do I	A natural agreement structure that places emphasis on shared action or opinion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: Is “me as well” grammatically correct?
Yes. “Me as well” is a widely used elliptical phrase meaning “me too” or “I do as well.” It is especially natural as a conversational reply.

Question 2: Is “I as well” grammatically correct?
Yes, when I is the subject of a verb, as in “I as well support the proposal.” However, “I also support the proposal” is usually clearer and more natural.

Question 3: Should I say “me as well” or “I as well” after someone says “I am tired”?
Say “Me as well,” “I am too,” or “So am I.” Do not normally use “I as well” by itself as the reply.

Question 4: Is “me as well” more informal than “I as well”?
“Me as well” is conversational and natural, while “I as well” can sound formal, literary, or awkward. In professional writing, a complete sentence or “I also” is usually the best choice.

Conclusion

Use “me as well” when you are making a short conversational agreement equivalent to “me too.” Use “I as well” only when I is clearly the subject of a verb, although “I also” is usually smoother. Pro Tip: In professional communication, choose the clearest complete construction—such as “I also agree” or “I would like to attend as well”—to protect your credibility and make your meaning unmistakable.