also

adverb

al·​so ˈȯl(t)-(ˌ)sō 

ˈȯ-

1

: likewise sense 1

They also liked it.

2

: in addition : besides, too

She's a talented singer and also a fine actress.

Synonyms

• alike
• correspondingly
• ditto
• likewise
• similarly
• so

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

New Orleans Pelicans associate head coach James Borrego, who is also in the mix for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ coaching vacancy, is reportedly the only candidate to interview with the Lakers twice. —Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 13 June 2024

Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez and others also star in the Hulu special. —Doc Louallen, ABC News, 13 June 2024

Note that many of those people who do currently own houses are also the parents of those who don’t, and are starting to have very mixed feelings about the whole affordability problem. —John Stepek, Bloomberg.com, 13 June 2024

Erica Bernard, 43, was the driver of the sedan stopped on the side of the interstate and she was also arrested. —Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 13 June 2024

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

Phrases Containing also

• also-ran

Kids Definition

also

adverb

al·​so ˈȯl-sō 

1

: likewise sense 1

2

: in addition : too