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 January fires also highlighted a long-standing issue critics have had with the plan — that it has historically been stingy with its financial disclosures.

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It also sparked outrage, both among those who oppose armed soldiers patrolling American streets and those who support them.

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Adame was also found guilty of a special allegation of causing great bodily harm, which adds three to six years to a sentence.

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"There are a lot of stressed and upset people who are struggling to deal with it, both within the school but also more widely within the institution," he says.

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But when it comes to unmanned weapons systems, it is also transforming the battlefield.

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Related Words

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