also

adverb

ˈȯl(t)-(ˌ)sō How to pronounce also (audio)
Definition of alsonext
1
as in similarly
in like manner we stayed at a historic London hotel, the same establishment that had also welcomed our grandparents many years ago

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2
as in then
in addition to what has been said I'd like a motorcycle for my birthday; also, I'd like a new CD player

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Recent Examples of also The design also delivers low noise and vibration levels, an increasingly important consideration for passenger vessels. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 Naturally, his size has already led to comparisons with Courtois, who also came through the ranks at Genk before Chelsea signed him at age 19. — Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 The world’s largest givers This week, Bridgespan also updated its rankings of the world’s largest corporate and institutional givers, based on average annual giving between 2020 and 2024. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026 Several tornadoes are possible near Kauai and Niihau on Labor Day and overnight, and a few tornadoes are also possible across the remainder of the Hawaiian Islands, the hurricane center warned. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for also
Recent Examples of Synonyms for also
  1. likewise
  2. then
  3. similarly
  4. either
  5. besides
  6. more
Adverb
  • The African Union has likewise made reparations a major political priority.
    — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • August’s number is likewise not reflective of job growth writ large this year, which is tracking at about 80,000 roles per month.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of likewise
Adverb
  • The table then stows away, and the bench cushions rearrange to create a side-facing love seat positioned perfectly for viewing the drop-down projection screen just above the entryway.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • For your 9-to-5, try them with a button-up shirt and trousers, then pair them with a midi dress and cardigan or a cashmere crewneck, jeans, and trench coat on weekends for a welcome dose of juxtaposition.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of then
Adverb
  • Compare this with a similarly arresting later sequence, set deep within a magnificently mossy forest, where a band of hunters, led by Sung-ki (Zo In-sung, full of rascally charisma), do battle with Va’migere’s alien friends.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Efforts elsewhere to build similarly capable ships have proved costly and difficult.
    — HOLMES LIAO, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of similarly
Adverb
  • Rice hasn’t missed a step defensively either, covering wide areas with ease.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • This time, there’s still no guarantee of making it down alive, either.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of either
Adverb
  • Justices ruled this morning that the president can dismiss members of most independent agencies without cause, but that the US central bank is different — and that besides, the administration had denied Cook due process.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 June 2026
  • And besides, at home, there would be no screaming crowd to film when the phone was no longer necessary for streaming.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Definition of besides
Adverb
  • Wearing something slightly more playful also helped keep the whole day from feeling too serious or dramatic.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Bonnell also uses a belt drive as standard equipment for quieter, lower-maintenance operation, with an optional 520 chain conversion available for riders who prefer a more traditional setup.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Also.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/also. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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