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. )
Example Sentences
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He said that it can also spread to surrounding structures, including the bowel and urinary tract, and is sometimes found outside the pelvis entirely.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Lewis established one rhythm after another, each authoritative but also elastic and ever-shifting, often in answer to what one or another musician did.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
He was getting ahead in the count of batters and putting them away, while also inducing soft contact, which allowed him to go deep into the game.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
The Artemis astronauts also quickly encountered email trouble: mission commander Reid Wiseman said he was experiencing issues with Microsoft Outlook.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
Where there’s a stone claw, might there also be a stone tooth?
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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