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. )
Explanation
Also is a word that means about the same thing as "in addition" or "too." Also is a word used for verbal additions and add-ons. When friends are heading to the movies and you want to go with them, you might say, "Can I also come?" That means you want to go along, too — in addition to the rest of the group. By starting a sentence with also, you're letting the reader know you're adding a thought, as in "I think pizza is delicious. Also, it's usually cheap and easy to eat on the run."
Example Sentences
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Venus was also awarded a wild-card entry for the women’s singles competition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Both of these famous women have long fought to be humanized while also marketing an obscene amount of stuff to us.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
Police attended and an air search was also carried out to try to locate him.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
In 2027, SpaceX will also launch its Mobile V2 satellites.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Sandy June’s had showers for the camping area, which was also an employee perk, so I officially had a right.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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