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 United States has also recently offered an economic deal if changes are made.—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 21 May 2026 Max Muncy hit a double down the right-field line, Will Smith moved him to third with a single, and Teoscar Hernández — who also hit a solo homer in the ninth inning — delivered the sacrifice fly.—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026 Defenseman Logan Stanley was also out of the lineup because of an injury, and Sam Carrick tried to return too quickly from his injury.—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 21 May 2026 The on-site restaurants and lounge are also accessible.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 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