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also

[ awl-soh ]

adverb

  1. in addition; too; besides; as well:

    He was thin, and he was also tall.

    Synonyms:

  2. likewise; in the same manner:

    Since you're having another cup of coffee, I'll have one also.



conjunction

  1. and:

    He was mean, also ugly.

also

/ ˈɔːəʊ /

adverb

  1. sentence modifier in addition; as well; too
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

sentence connector

  1. besides; moreover
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of also1

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English; Old English () “wholly so,” from eal(l) all ( def ) (in the sense “wholly, quite”) + so 1( def )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of also1

Old English al; related to Old High German ō, Old Frisian alsa; see all , so 1
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Example Sentences

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It was also the third consecutive come-from-behind win for the Oilers, the first time they’ve done that in the franchise’s playoff history.

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There are also fears about whether their sons, daughters and grandchildren can get a job as millions of college graduates are struggling to find work.

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Not only does he want to win the only major trophy that he still lacks, but also prove that he deserves more recognition than he has received so far in his career.

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Two people were also seriously injured in the fire, which started on Tuesday night at Rituraj Hotel in Kolkata city.

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Footage posted on social media also shows the activists praying.

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