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- DictionaryAl·so/ˈôlsō/
adverb
- 1. in addition; too: "a brilliant linguist, he was also interested in botany"
1. : likewise sense 1. They also liked it. 2. : in addition : besides, too. She's a talented singer and also a fine actress. Synonyms. alike. correspondingly. ditto. likewise. similarly. so. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of also in a Sentence. She's a talented singer and also a fine actress.
A1. in addition: She's a photographer and also writes books. I'm cold, and I'm also hungry and tired. Synonym. too. Fewer examples. We have a spare bedroom which also functions as a study. He's a comedian who also does magic. For a teacher to hit a child is not just morally wrong but also illegal.
Also definition: in addition; too; besides; as well. See examples of ALSO used in a sentence.
By starting a sentence with also, you're letting the reader know you're adding a thought, as in "I think pizza is delicious. Also, it's usually cheap and easy to eat on the run." Definitions of also. adverb. in addition. synonyms: as well, besides, likewise, too. Pronunciation. US.
Definition of also adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. in addition; too; besides: He was thin, and he was also tall. 2. likewise; in the same manner: Since you're having another cup of coffee, I'll have one also. [1125–75; Middle English; Old English (e)alswā all (wholly or quite) so 1]
You can use also to indicate that something you have just said about one person or thing is true of another person or thing. His father, also a top-ranking officer, had perished during the war. We have been working very hard, and our families have also worked hard.
