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 of also

• similarly
• likewise
• as well

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

Japan has also raised concern over China's gradual escalation of its military activity around remote Japanese islands in the Pacific Ocean. — Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026

Using dedicated unmanned refueling aircraft could also free more Super Hornets for combat missions instead of requiring them to carry additional fuel for other aircraft. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

Orantes also expressed frustration with the handling of her father’s arrest — to which federal authorities had clearly alerted some media, who were brought along for the raid. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

By the way, what’s also changed is that a lot of markets that were open to China — the US, Turkey, Japan — have taken protectionist measures. — semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026

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