Also
/ˈɔːlsoʊ/
adverbBeginner🔥Very CommonAddition
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Definitions
1
In addition to something else; as well.
/ˈɔːlsoʊ/
adverbneutralBeginner
Addition
In addition; too.
She is a singer, and also a dancer.
💡 Simply: And also.
More Examples
2
The house is beautiful, also quite expensive.
How It's Used
General Conversation
"I like apples, and I also like oranges."
Formal Writing
"The report highlights the benefits; also, it addresses potential drawbacks."
From Old English *al swa, meaning "all so," combining "all" and "so" to indicate addition or similarity.
The word's usage has remained consistent throughout history, primarily as a conjunction adding information.
Memory tip
Think 'all so' - it includes everything mentioned before, and also this.
Word Origin
LanguageOld English
Original meaning
"all so"
also known asalso includesalso available
Common misspellings
alsowalsso
Practice
Usage
70%Spoken
85%Written