also
AWL-soh
Also (adv) means In addition; as well; too. Example: “She speaks French and also Italian.”
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In addition; as well; too.
"Everyone had eggs for breakfast, but Alice also had toast."
"The subject of denoting is of very great importance, not only in logic and mathematics, but also in the theory of knowledge."
— Bertrand Russell, On Denoting (1905)
"She speaks French and also Italian."
"He was tired, and also a little annoyed."
"Many genes with reproductive roles also have antibacterial and immune functions, which indicate that the threat of microbial attack on the sperm or egg may be a major influence on rapid evolution during reproduction."
— , Rapid Evolution in Eggs and Sperm (2013)
"The hotel has a pool, and it also offers free breakfast."
How to use also
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA word for adding one more thing to a list — "as well" or "too".
Common pairings
also known as
but also
not only... but also
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Etymology
From Old English eallswā, built from all + so, literally "just like".
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Frequently asked questions
What does “also” mean?
The word “also” means in addition; as well; too. In plain terms, a word for adding one more thing to a list — "as well" or "too".
How do you pronounce “also”?
“Also” is pronounced AWL-soh (/ˈɔl.soʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “also” in a sentence?
Here is “also” used in a sentence: “She speaks French and also Italian.”
What is another word for “also”?
Words with a similar meaning to “also” include too, eke, as well and so.
What part of speech is “also”?
“Also” is an adverb.
Where does the word “also” come from?
The word “also” comes from Old English. From Old English eallswā, built from all + so, literally "just like".
Is “also” a common word?
“Also” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between also, too, and as well?
All three mean "in addition," but they sit in different places: "also" usually goes before the main verb ("she also sings"), while "too" and "as well" go at the end of the clause ("she sings too / as well"). "Also" is slightly more formal and is the most natural of the three at the start of a sentence.
Where should also go in a sentence?
"Also" normally sits before the main verb ("they also offer delivery") but after the verb "be" ("she is also a doctor") and after the first auxiliary ("he has also worked abroad"). Its position changes what it emphasises, so place it next to the idea you are adding.
Can you start a sentence with also?
Yes, starting a sentence with "also" is grammatical and common ("Also, bring your passport"), usually followed by a comma. Some formal styles consider it slightly conversational and prefer "in addition" or "furthermore" as sentence openers.
Is it correct to say "also too"?
No — "also" and "too" both mean "in addition," so pairing them ("I also want one too") is redundant. Choose one: "I also want one" or "I want one too."
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