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- [awl-soh]
- /ˈɔl soʊ/
- /ˈɔːlsəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [awl-soh]
- /ˈɔl soʊ/
Definitions of also word
- adverb also You can use also to give more information about a person or thing, or to add another relevant fact. 3
- adverb also You can use also to indicate that something you have just said about one person or thing is true of another person or thing. 3
- adverb also in addition; as well; too 3
- sentence connector also besides; moreover 3
- adverb also in addition; likewise; too; besides 3
- adverb also in addition; too; besides; as well: He was thin, and he was also tall. 1
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Origin of also
First appearance:
before 1125 One of the 6% oldest English words
1125-75; Middle English; Old English (e)alswā all (wholly or quite) so1; the meaning “wholly” thus implies replication and therefore “additionally, besides”
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Parts of speech for Also
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
also popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
also usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for also
adv also
- again — You use again to indicate that something happens a second time, or after it has already happened before.
- likewise — moreover; in addition; also; too: She is likewise a fine lawyer.
- too — in addition; also; furthermore; moreover: young, clever, and rich too.
- further — at or to a great distance; a long way off; at or to a remote point: We sailed far ahead of the fleet.
- still — remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary: to stand still.
adverb also
- in addition — also, as well
- similarly — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
- correspondingly — You use correspondingly when describing a situation which is closely connected with one you have just mentioned or is similar to it.
Antonyms for also
adverb also
- however — nevertheless; yet; on the other hand; in spite of that: We have not yet won; however, we shall keep trying.
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