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

• alike
• correspondingly
• ditto
• likewise
• similarly
• so

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

Iran’s retaliation could also come in the form of cyber attacks against American or Israeli interests. —Sara Braun, Fortune, 22 June 2025

The West Ridge campus also expanded to become more than 30 acres, with the additions of a restaurant, a gift shop and a bakery, all of which provide places for Misericordia residents to work. —Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025

The colorful pails and buckets visible in each photo also call attention to water's inescapable presence in the women's lives. —Diane Cole, NPR, 21 June 2025

While classic beige and black shoes were also spotted on the guests’ feet, colorful slingback pumps and sandals were also on full display. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 June 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