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also

[ awl-soh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adverb

in addition; too; besides; as well:
He was thin, and he was also tall.
Synonyms:
likewise; in the same manner:
Since you're having another cup of coffee, I'll have one also.

conjunction

and:
He was mean, also ugly.

also

/ ˈɔː��əʊ /

adverb

sentence modifier in addition; as well; too

sentence connector

besides; moreover

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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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The suspects also directed the purchase and destruction of two statues the victim had created depicting Xi and Xi’s wife, according to prosecutors.

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A growing outbreak in the Mexican state of Chihuahua was also reported after a resident fell ill after visiting Gaines County.

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Help is also available in the US and Canada by dialing 988.

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“It is also a cash cow and it has an identity for a network, which is truly important.”

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It has also developed standards for deployment to support volunteers and commercial operators to follow an agreed set of standards.

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