also
ˈɔlˌsoʊ
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Definition of also - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
includingused to include something or someone else
  • He likes hiking, and also biking.
additionally furthermore
2.
languageused to add more information
  • He is a doctor. He is also a writer.
furthermore moreover
3.
comparisonRareindicates similarity between subjectsRare
  • Tom is tall. His brother is also tall.
likewise similarly
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Expressions with also

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used to introduce another name for a person group or thing
The singer also known as the Queen of Pop released a new album.
direct attention to related information or topics
In the article, see also the related studies.
contestant who does not win a prize
Despite her efforts, she ended up as an also-ran in the race.
participants who did not win or succeed
Diaz, Chen, and Patel also ran, but none came close to winning.

Origin of also

Old English, ealswa (entirely so)

Terms with also included in their meaning

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tooadv.
addition
in addition or also
not common
not usual, sometimes also strange or unexpected
italian cuisine
noodle form resembling a bow tie, also called farfalle
animal
cougar, also known as Puma concolor
extra task
also do or mention another thing during the same activity
conversation
expression showing you also lack the same ability or possibility
addition
also, in addition to what was said
mass communication
sending shows or information by airwaves, also the related industry

Examples of also in a sentence

  • The package includes a charger and also a case.
  • She sings beautifully and also plays the piano.
  • The book is informative and also entertaining.
  • She likes pizza. I also like pizza.
  • He can play the guitar. She can also play the guitar.

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  1. French:également, en plus, ...
  2. German:auch, ebenfalls, ...
  3. Italian:anche, altresì, ...
  4. Spanish:también, asimismo, ...
  5. Portuguese:também, igualmente, ...
  6. Chinese:也, 还, ...
  7. Japanese:も, さらに, ...
  8. Arabic:أَيْضًا, كَذَلِكَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:גַּם, גַּם, ...
  10. Russian:ещё, к тому же, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ще, до того ж, ...
  12. Hindi:भी, इसके अलावा, ...
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