also

adverb

al·​so ˈȯl(t)-(ˌ)sō How to pronounce also (audio)
ˈȯ-
1
: likewise sense 1
They also liked it.
2
: in addition : besides, too
She's a talented singer and also a fine actress.

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.
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Agencies can also carve out exceptions for specific positions. Chris Cameron, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2025 Giants running backs coach Joel Thomas, assistant secondary coach Mike Adams and offensive assistant Angela Baker are also serving as various coaches and coordinators this week in Mobile. Charlotte Carroll, The Athletic, 29 Jan. 2025 Campbell also died at Kings County Hospital, while the older boy was taken to Brookdale University Hospital and is expected to recover. Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025 Josh Frazier erupted for 30 points, but Centennial also gave him plenty of offensive help in a win over Long Reach. Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for also 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of also was before the 12th century

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“Also.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/also. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

also

adverb
al·​so ˈȯl-sō How to pronounce also (audio)
1
2
: in addition : too

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