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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“So I do think that there’s a middle for what’s best for him, what potentially could be downside, but also what’s best for the game.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
In Victoria, all regional train services were cancelled due to the outage while some regional services in New South Wales were also disrupted.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026
Equities also suffered, with the fresh US-Iran tensions coming on top of a retreat from the tech sector that has powered markets to multiple record highs over the past two years.
From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026
She also said the country's telco regulator, the Australian Communication and Media Authority, will investigate the outage.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026
“You were supposed to meet him at the pool last night, after swim practice, which you also missed.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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