also
word
/ˈɔɫsoʊ/
AWL-soh
/ˈɒlsəʊ/
OL-soh
Definition
Used to add information or to say something else is true or exists in addition to something already mentioned.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or informal use; common in both writing and speech. Often placed near the beginning or in the middle of a sentence. Do not confuse with 'too' or 'as well' — all mean similar things but appear in different positions in a sentence.
Spanish: tambiénPortuguese (BR): tambémPortuguese (PT): tambémChinese (Simplified): 也 - 还Chinese (Traditional): 也 - 還Hindi: भीArabic: أيضاًBengali: এছাড়াও - আরও - তাছাড়াওRussian: также - ещё - тожеJapanese: また - さらにVietnamese: cũng - còn - ngoài raKorean: 또한 - 역시 - 더불어Turkish: ayrıca - bunun yanında - aynı zamandaUrdu: بھی - نیزIndonesian: juga - selain itu
Example Sentences
She’s smart and also very funny.
natural
I like apples, and I also like oranges.
basic
She can also sing very well.
basic
I want to go, also I am tired.
basic
I need a jacket, and I also want some gloves.
natural
I’m tired and also hungry, let’s eat something.
natural