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

But the General takes the bait, which is a relief for the Captain until the General inevitably also decides that the Major must be killed. —Selome Hailu, Variety, 29 Apr. 2024

According to the Wisconsin Historical Society, Hamilton was also a lawyer and politician and served in the volunteer Illinois Militia during the Black Hawk War of 1832. —Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 28 Apr. 2024

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