also

American  

[awl-soh] / ˈɔl soʊ /

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.

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conjunction

1. and.

   He was mean, also ugly.

also British  

/ ˈɔːlsəʊ /

adverb

1. (sentence modifier) in addition; as well; too

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1. besides; moreover

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

Also on the Texas list: Adam and Eve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

Also increasing the scrutiny on royal finances this year will be the Public Accounts Committee, which is going to hold an inquiry into royal property and leases from the Crown Estate.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Also, professional and financial setbacks can mean some adults only hit their stride in their 40s.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

Also helpful: the Bank of Japan’ decision to raise interest rates by 25 basis points this week to 1% and the simultaneous decision to halt its government bond purchases starting in April 2027.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

Also, once the United States entered the war, there was a real surge of support for their ally, the Soviet Union.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

Related Words

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