also

[awl-soh]

adverb

1. in addition; too; besides; as well.

   He was thin, and he was also tall.

   Synonyms: moreover

2. likewise; in the same manner.

   Since you're having another cup of coffee, I'll have one also.

conjunction

1. and.

   He was mean, also ugly.

also

/ ˈɔːlsəʊ /

adverb

1. (sentence modifier) in addition; as well; too

1. besides; moreover

Word History and Origins

Origin of also¹

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English; Old English (e)alswā “wholly so,” from eal(l) all ( def. ) (in the sense “wholly, quite”) + swā so ¹ ( def. )

Word History and Origins

Origin of also¹

Old English alswā; related to Old High German alsō, Old Frisian alsa; see _all , _so ¹

Example Sentences

The prospect of an ICE recruitment fair nearby also disturbed him.

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She has a harder time commanding the screen in a third role, when Ingrid also acts the part of the sinister Spider Woman, a spiky-haired, taloned jungle goddess who smooches her prey to death.

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The jury was shown pictures and videos from his phone showing him smoking cannabis before the incident, and also of several knives which he had bought and had at home.

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Farm supervisor Mr De Wet was also previously accused of murder, but charges were dropped by the prosecution when he turned state witness.

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The appointment with Microsoft, a "major investor" in the UK, also presented similar issues, it wrote.

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Related Words

• again 
• further 
• likewise 
• more 
• still 
• too