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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 home also includes a living room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, a dining room with dramatic wallpaper, and a green marble primary bath. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026 The episode will also be available to stream live with a Paramount+ Premium subscription or the following day with Paramount+ Essential. — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 20 Sep. 2026 The two execs also committed to expanding their support of homegrown filmmaking talent. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026 There is also ample storage, augmented by a big walk-in pantry. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 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
  • Many non-Jewish New Yorkers likewise recognize Israel as a democratic ally with which the city has shared enduring religious, civic, cultural, and economic ties.
    — Herbert Block, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • As a player in the premium active lifestyle space, Alo’s pricing, locations and luxury wellness positioning will likewise be subject to this more rigorous assessment of value.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of likewise
Adverb
  • Police then found his landlord’s body elsewhere in the house with mortal wounds.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
  • And is then ultimately blind to the tragic ethical and moral compromises that are necessary to survive.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of then
Adverb
  • The Daily Show has Jon Stewart on similarly short-term deals; SNL will, as Michaels surely knows, undergo a dramatic transformation when he is gone.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Other fence materials and styles are similarly regulated, and homeowners are expected to seek architectural approval before installing them.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of similarly
Adverb
  • Not that actual youthful naïveté is any easier to navigate, either.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The region’s broader lung cancer burden (which is well above the national average) shouldn’t be attributed to this rare variant either.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of either
Adverb
  • And besides, there’s a theory that, with the meow, the cats were evolving to imitate us.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • But that does not take away from the performance — besides, there was a neat ball into the box in the first half that led to a fine double save by Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of besides
Adverb
  • The authors say the findings need to be confirmed through larger and more extensive prospective studies, which can be particularly important because the research examines an observational association.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The policy is making the British glass industry more expensive than the cheap imports from China and Turkey which are flooding the market.
    — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
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“Also.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/also. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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