also
Americanadverb
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in addition; too; besides; as well.
He was thin, and he was also tall.
- Synonyms:
- moreover
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likewise; in the same manner.
Since you're having another cup of coffee, I'll have one also.
conjunction
adverb
Etymology
Origin of also
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. )
Example Sentences
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Vidiots will also offer free popcorn for moviegoers and will not charge for video rentals.
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No, the kind of Raimi movie you’re getting here is irreverent, silly and very bloody: a character study that also features incredibly goofy scares.
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Reached over the phone, Rose said she also helped with research, uncovering details on the seaside sanatorium in France where Morvan spent much of his early childhood.
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There is also a demand for more Latino executives to be involved in green-lighting projects and the inclusion of Latino consultants, writers and producers from the earliest stages of development.
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While much national focus has been on Minneapolis, tensions have also escalated in Southern California this month as daily immigration operators continue across the region.
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