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Also

Verb / ˈɔ:lsəʊ / Another word for also — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in addition; too

Synonyms & similar words

aswell besides likewise too furthermore moreover additionally besides likewise plus too yet including and secondly

Synonyms by register

Formal

additionally furthermore moreover in addition

Informal

too as well besides what's more

Literary

likewise anon

Antonyms

but however instead conversely on the other hand rather

Common collocations

  • also known as
  • also important
  • also true
  • also see
  • also found
  • also called
  • also happens to be

Word family

adverb also

Usage note

Also is an adverb that typically appears after the verb or after the object. It is generally considered neutral in register and is widely used in both spoken and written English.

Example sentences

  1. I like pizza. Also, I like spaghetti.
  2. She has a cat. Also, she has a dog.
  3. He is good at math. Also, he is good at science.
  4. I am going to the park. Also, I am going to the zoo.
  5. I like to swim. Also, I like to play soccer.

Quotes

  • I am a citizen, not of Athens or Greece, but of the world. - Socrates
  • The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund Burke
  • The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. - Mark Twain

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