She's a talented singer and also a fine actress.
Thomas Edison is best known for inventing the lightbulb, but he also invented the phonograph.
I don't think we should go out. Not only is it late, but it's also snowing.
My neighbors were also at the show that night.
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Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025 The Grammy-winning rapper was also spotted on the sidelines with his daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi ahead of the big game.—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2025 The American Jewish Committee, a global advocacy group for the Jewish faith, also released a statement denouncing West’s comments.—Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 Feb. 2025 Co-sleeping with your baby is also considered a no-no.—Robin Abcarian Los Angeles Times, arkansasonline.com, 9 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for also
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English eallswā, from eall all + swā so — more at so
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of also was
before the 12th century
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