also
Americanadverb
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in addition; too; besides; as well.
He was thin, and he was also tall.
- Synonyms:
- moreover
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likewise; in the same manner.
Since you're having another cup of coffee, I'll have one also.
conjunction
adverb
Etymology
Origin of also
First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English; Old English (e)alswā “wholly so,” from eal(l) all ( def. ) (in the sense “wholly, quite”) + swā so 1 ( def. )
Explanation
Also is a word that means about the same thing as "in addition" or "too." Also is a word used for verbal additions and add-ons. When friends are heading to the movies and you want to go with them, you might say, "Can I also come?" That means you want to go along, too — in addition to the rest of the group. By starting a sentence with also, you're letting the reader know you're adding a thought, as in "I think pizza is delicious. Also, it's usually cheap and easy to eat on the run."
Example Sentences
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The curriculum’s implementation is also expected to raise practical questions.
From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026
But I also saw that housing can and does solve homelessness.
From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026
The monarch also highlighted his concerns for the environment when he last spoke in the chamber in 2024 and he revisited the theme on Saturday.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
Of course, Buffett’s 13.7% stake in Berkshire Hathaway means he also benefited significantly from the company’s 11% share-price gain in 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026
Joey and her female friends also have to deal with unwanted advances from men, especially because Joey’s house is near a Japanese military barracks.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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