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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For the Brazilian, returning to Los Angeles also holds personal significance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
That’s also why, when “Fjord” opens with soft piano chords playing “Amazing Grace,” it’s safe to assume the song will be an integral motif throughout the film.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
It was Tottenham's worst start to a top-flight season since 2008-09, when they also had two points after five games.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
“But its core campus market is also seeing higher growth, as enterprise networking bandwidth demands rise from AI needs,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
One of Joey’s supporters, a man named Robert Zeigler, also responds to M. M. C.’s letter.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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