also

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".

“Also” is pronounced AWL-soh (/ˈɔl.soʊ/ in IPA).

Here is “also” used in a sentence: “She speaks French and also Italian.”

Words with a similar meaning to “also” include too, eke, as well and so.

“Also” is an adverb.

The word “also” comes from Old English. From Old English eallswā, built from all + so, literally "just like".

“Also” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

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.

"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.

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.

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."