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 It’s also slated to be the single-largest electricity user in the state of Georgia. — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026 In addition to softening the shape, Zurek also explored new types of leathers and finishes. — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 The drones also targeted the residence of the head of the protection agency, the statement added. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026 The rare meeting in Egypt with Hamas' Khalil al-Hayya was also confirmed to the Associated Press by a regional official and a Hamas official, both speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to reporters. — August 17, CBS News, 17 Aug. 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
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  • Grande is now on the same level as Elvis Presley, who likewise earned a milestone 25 massive singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The economist flagged that beyond coding, there just isn’t much evidence of wide adoption, noting customer service employment is barely budged in recent years, likewise in manufacturing.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of likewise
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  • Wiese said that the system is set up to not allow direct information access to ICE, and that if an individual officer decides to break the law and use data illegally, then their police department would have to put a stop to it.
    — Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Rengifo then hit a 1-0 fastball from Kyle Harrison (9-3) into the seats in left field for a 5-0 lead.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of then
Adverb
  • Zivon Wang, a military analyst at the Chinese Council of Advanced Policy Studies, similarly argued that Taiwan needs to find a cheaper way to defeat drones.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
  • If Daniels decides to litigate the matter, other former college stars who are disenchanted by their alma mater for one reason or another could similarly try to stop their schools from using their NIL.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of similarly
Adverb
  • Getting the role wasn’t any sort of immediate windfall either.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Alongside that, many players in the past have left Arsenal while on the decline, which does not help either.
    — Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 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
  • Yet there’s also a growing inevitability to those clubs losing their stars to domestic rivals, an event occurring far more frequently than before and which further solidifies the hierarchical structure of English football.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Similar to Democratic primaries elsewhere, the race was viewed as a matchup between a centrist Democrat, Lamont, and a more progressive candidate like Elliott.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
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