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

On top of that, it’s also spinning twice as fast as we expected!

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UBS also thinks the company has a “best-in-class” e-commerce platform, one that offers people a better experience and “often a better price,” he said.

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AstraZeneca also announced plans to list shares directly on the New York Stock Exchange as it ramps up its commitment to the U.S.

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It started as a way for small businesses to have an e-commerce storefront but has also attracted larger retailers.

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The stars of the show become more than the performers, who are all capable of spectacle, but also Basil Twist, he of the puppetry and fantastical sets, and choreographer Ann Yee.

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Related Words

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