also

adverb

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

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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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The card also features an IBF lightweight title defense between Raymond Muratalla and Robson Conceicao, promising an exciting night. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Goodall’s son, Simon, has also worked with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, dressing its octagons for events in Britain. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 22 July 2026 The education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, is also yet to publicly comment on Monday’s protests. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 The remains of a third service member who is believed to be the soldier missing after the Jordan attacks will also be returned, the official said, as well as the remains of a soldier killed in Iraq during a detonation of an Iranian drone. — ABC News, 22 July 2026 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

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

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also

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

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