also

adverb

ˈȯl(t)-(ˌ)sō How to pronounce also (audio)
Definition of alsonext
1
as in similarly
in like manner we stayed at a historic London hotel, the same establishment that had also welcomed our grandparents many years ago

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2
as in then
in addition to what has been said I'd like a motorcycle for my birthday; also, I'd like a new CD player

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Recent Examples of also But Axel Springer’s investment in an outlet operating in the UAE will also test one expression of the principles that guide its news business. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026 His sprint speed, which ranks in the 90th percentile in 2026, also hasn’t wavered. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Expressing positive sentiment, such as appreciation, also proved more effective than neutral or negative tones. — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Belhassen is also the founder of Neo Investment Partners, which has a 30% stake in Victoria Beckham. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for also
Recent Examples of Synonyms for also
  1. likewise
  2. then
  3. similarly
  4. either
  5. besides
  6. more
Adverb
  • As literary scholar Leah Price has observed, the it-narrative’s premise held special appeal for Christian missionaries, whose evangelical activities likewise hinged on social circulation.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
  • They were likewise asked to self-report feelings of sadness and depression.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of likewise
Adverb
  • Another shows someone climbing into a helicopter, stepping from a roof terrace, onto the landing gear and then into the cockpit, after appearing to take off their t-shirt to wave and attract the aircraft’s attention.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Originally a Holiday Inn and then a member of IHG’s Crowne Plaza portfolio, the property had fallen into disrepair in recent years.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of then
Adverb
  • The announcement came just over a week after his rival for the last two titles, Max Verstappen, similarly committed to 2030 with Red Bull.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The story comes about a year after a New Orleans couple made a similarly mysterious discovery in their backyard.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of similarly
Adverb
  • Since a quantum sensor does not need to receive or send a signal to an external device, it cannot be hacked or be spoofed by a fake incoming signal either.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Steinway Society is a group focused on spreading the gift of music by providing piano lessons — and pianos themselves — to kids who might not otherwise be able to afford either.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of either
Adverb
  • Justices ruled this morning that the president can dismiss members of most independent agencies without cause, but that the US central bank is different — and that besides, the administration had denied Cook due process.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 June 2026
  • And besides, at home, there would be no screaming crowd to film when the phone was no longer necessary for streaming.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Definition of besides
Adverb
  • One of the more surreal responses to that experience is applause, which ripples through the audience of Paranormal Activity a beat after all the major scares, like rain settling in after a peal of thunder.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
  • No More, understands that anticipation can be far more unnerving than whatever eventually jumps out of the darkness.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Also.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/also. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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