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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They also thought about video monitoring in his dad’s apartment when he insisted on living alone, but that was a bridge too far for all of them as far as dignity and privacy were concerned.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
Exports of Canadian consumer goods also were up strongly, as were shipments of industrial machinery, equipment and parts thanks partly to a rise in general-purpose machinery sent to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
The study also used an unusually simple setup.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
Eaves’s question to her mom was: “How do I make sure you’re still in control, but also talk about how you can be safe?”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
Maggie can only identify half of their meals—tamales and burgers are easy, but there are also bowls filled with rice and what might be stew with cornbread.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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