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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And a former adviser to Labour on home affairs, Danny Shaw, acknowledged that the party also failed to plan for the long term when in opposition.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
He’s also drawn fire from competitors eager to see an end to his run of winning short trades, bets that prices of corporate bonds and loans would fall.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Rising consensus estimates for this year and next also point to a robust earnings outlook.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Barbed wire served as a symbol of violence and oppression, but also of agriculture, cultivation and survival.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
However, there’s also no indication that Picnic_ant has been home recently.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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