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also

/ˈɔlsoʊ/
/ˈɔlsəʊ/
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Also is a word that means about the same thing as "in addition" or "too."

Also is a word used for verbal additions and add-ons. When friends are heading to the movies and you want to go with them, you might say, "Can I also come?" That means you want to go along, too — in addition to the rest of the group. By starting a sentence with also, you're letting the reader know you're adding a thought, as in "I think pizza is delicious. Also, it's usually cheap and easy to eat on the run."

Definitions of also
  1. adverb
    in addition
    synonyms: as well, besides, likewise, too
Pronunciation
US
/ˈɔlsoʊ/
UK
/ˈɔlsəʊ/
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