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also

SayAWL-soh/ˈɔl.soʊ/UK/ˈɔːl.səʊ/

3 meanings of also

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  1. 1
    as welladverb
    In addition, or as well.

    Think of it like a plus sign inside a sentence.

    My brother plays soccer, and he also likes to swim.

    The shop sells bread and also cakes.

    Similartoo, additionally, besides, furthermore, moreover

  2. 2
    plusconjunction
    And in addition, used to join a further point.

    Bring a coat, also an umbrella.

    We need milk, also eggs and butter.

    UsagePut also after a comma, before the extra item: a coat, also an umbrella.

    Similarplus, and

  3. 3
    adverbobsolete
    An old use meaning 'just as' or 'equally'.
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Origin

From Old English eallswā, meaning "just like" or "also." It comes from all plus so.

Checked 30 Oct 2026 · 3 facts