also

UK /ˈɔːl.səʊ/ US /ˈɔl.soʊ/

adv 2conj 1

Definitions

adv

In addition; besides; as well; further; 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.

To the same degree or extent; so, as.

[…] thereupon the queen's majesty […] did send a solemn ambassade of her privy-counsellors, whereof one was an ancient earl of the realm, the other also an ancient baron of the same, and others of the council of her state […]

conj

and in addition

Collocations

ADJ.

against, behind, ignorant, involved, many, true

Many people were also involved in the charity fundraiser last weekend.

VERB + ALSO

am, bears, book, fish, produce, read, reason, said

I also read the newspaper every morning before going to work.

ALSO + NOUN

capacity, he's, heart, heredity, latin, lot, meat, nightclubs

He also has a lot of experience working with different types of software systems.

PREP.

from, in, with, with, without

She struggled with the project, but also with the lack of support from her team.

ADV.

only

She not only speaks French fluently but also understands German quite well.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adverb — in addition

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

Everyone had eggs for breakfast, but Alice also had toast.

Wiktionary

The subject of denoting is of very great importance, not only in logic and mathematics, but also in the theory of knowledge.

Wiktionary

Thus the red damask curtains which now shut out the fog-laden, drizzling atmosphere of the Marylebone Road, had cost a mere song, and yet they might have been warranted to last another thirty years. A

Wiktionary

If you raise an eyebrow, it can mean "I want to have sex with you", but also "I find that what you just said is completely idiotic."

Tatoeba · #1845

There are also nightclubs where you dance flamenco.

Tatoeba · #2220

I am against using death as a punishment. I am also against using it as a reward.

Tatoeba · #2264

Usage Notes

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In some senses, also is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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