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 race, which was pitted between a longtime Oklahoma politician and a political newcomer, has also received some controversy, with at least one advocate stating the election is pointless and that a lower turnout could influence later voter initiatives.—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026 Memory chipmakers have also seen extraordinary surges due to expectations for the AI buildout to boost demand for data storage.—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026 Ferguson has also moved out of the 30-room mansion.—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026 She's also heard praise from her mom.—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 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
Time Traveler
The first known use of also was
before the 12th century