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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Basic operation maintenance at the Field Court Building, including janitorial services, is also estimated to cost about $250,000. Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025 The average tax refund is also up: $3,324 per taxpayer as of March 7, 2025, compared to $3,145 as of March 8, 2024, a boost of 5.7%. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 Alexandre, 32, and Frédéric, 29, were also appointed to the LVMH board of directors at last year’s annual meeting. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025 Young guard Cason Wallace also chipped in 20 points in the victory. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

also

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

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