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

• 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

Teams must also play at least once each year against a team from another Power 4 conference —the ACC, Big Ten and Big 12 — or against Notre Dame. —Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2025

Kimmel then claimed talk show hosts from around the world also offered their support, including one instance in which a talk show host from Germany apparently offered him a job. —Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025

Broadcasters are also getting more bang for their buck. —Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025

Birth rates also dropped among younger women aged 15 to 34, while remaining unchanged for older age groups. —Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025

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