also

also is one of the 1000 most common headwords.

alright - also - although

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɔːlsəʊ/, SAMPA: /"O:ls@U/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɔːlsoʊ/, SAMPA: /"O:lsoU/

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Adverb

Positive also

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. When one thing happens and a second thing happens in a same or similar time or way, then the second thing also happens.

   We bought bread at the store. We also bought milk.

2. Similarly.
3. When one person does a thing and a second person does the same thing, then the second person also does that thing.

   I went with my father to the store. My brother also went with us.

Synonyms

• and
• too