Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Also”
Plus another thing; in addition to something already mentioned.
Word Family of Also
What is the adverb of also? — also
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- I like pizza. I also like pasta. A1
- She speaks English, French, and also German. A2
- The report covers financial data; it also examines environmental and social impact metrics. B2
Origin and Word Formation of Also
From 'all' + 'so', literally 'altogether so'; evolved from Old English to mean 'in the same way'.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Also
Wrong: He also doesn't like spicy food.
Correct: He also doesn't like spicy food or He doesn't like spicy food either.
In negative sentences, 'either' is more common at the end than 'also', though 'also' before the negative verb is correct.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Also
What are the word forms of “also”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “also”?
“also” is primarily a adv. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “also” come from?
From 'all' + 'so', literally 'altogether so'; evolved from Old English to mean 'in the same way'.