also

adverb

al·​so ˈȯl(t)-(ˌ)sō How to pronounce also (audio)
ˈȯ-
Synonyms of alsonext
1
: likewise sense 1
They also liked it.
2
: in addition : besides, too
She's a talented singer and also a fine actress.

Examples of also in a Sentence

She's a talented singer and also a fine actress. Thomas Edison is best known for inventing the lightbulb, but he also invented the phonograph. I don't think we should go out. Not only is it late, but it's also snowing. My neighbors were also at the show that night.
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Donations to Goodwill are also up by about 16%, with many helping to give back to those in their community. Ashley Paul, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2025 The two also previously collaborated on Murphy's Coming 2 America in 2021. Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Dec. 2025 The deal approved Monday also includes a team headquarters and a training facility that will be built in Olathe. Kansas City Star, 24 Dec. 2025 Jakucionis, who was selected by the Heat with the 20th overall pick in this year’s draft, was part of a four-man Heat bench rotation on Tuesday that also included Jaquez, Dru Smith and Simone Fontecchio. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for also

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English eallswā, from eall all + swā so — more at so

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of also was before the 12th century

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“Also.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/also. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.

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also

adverb
al·​so ˈȯl-sō How to pronounce also (audio)
1
2
: in addition : too

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