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

The country, which is the biggest island in the Caribbean, has also been hit by Category 5 storms, most recently with Hurricane Irma in 2017, which killed at least 10 people, according to the Herald’s archives. —David Goodhue march 16, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026

The mural, along with several posters of the same color, also appeared around the city, causing fans on social media to go into a frenzy of excitement and wonder what exactly was going on. —Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 17 Mar. 2026

The Bruins coughed up a 2-0 first period lead to an also-ran New Jersey Devils and lost 4-3 in overtime. —Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2026

Series star Iñaki Godoy, who plays Luffy, also said the show’s action sequences will change. —Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 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