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

Creators are also prohibited from featuring children or domestic workers.

From Salon

The report also found that many journalists no longer reported threats due to "time consuming processes and lack of action or positive outcome".

From BBC

Verstappen has also closed in and is 63 adrift of the lead.

From BBC

They also said the 53-year-old was "a beloved brother and loving uncle".

From BBC

"You can't release hostages while there's still bombardments going on... that has to stop, but you also have to work through the other logistics," he told CBS News' Face the Nation on Sunday.

From BBC

Related Words

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