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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Maersk also delivered another guidance upgrade, but that was also weaker than expected following strong upgrades recently from peers Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM, the analysts add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
While the action is important, there also has to be a meaningful resonance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
Kimberly-Clark also reiterated a prior forecast adjusted operating profit growth in the mid-single percentage digits on a constant-currency basis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
She began college at UC Berkeley, where she realized she didn’t want to be only in front of the camera, but also to study the medium from behind it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
One of Joey’s supporters, a man named Robert Zeigler, also responds to M. M. C.’s letter.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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