also

Meanings

• adverb

  used to indicate that something else is added or happens at the same time

  - "I'll be there also."
  - "He speaks French and Italian also."
  - "The cake is delicious and also moist."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɔl.soʊ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=709453"

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Synonyms

as well , eke , too

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with also
mellow , yellow , dellow , fellow , mellowellow

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. alas () : expressing regret or sorrow
   

2. allo () : a prefix meaning 'other' or 'elsewhere' in various words
   

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Variants

List of all variants of also that leads to same result
also , also-ran , also-rans

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Forms

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The verb form of 'also' is not commonly used., The comparative and superlative forms of 'also' do not exist.

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'also' or 'else' or from Latin 'alter' meaning 'other'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that 'also' was once used as a noun in Old English to mean 'other' or 'another'?

2. The longest word in the English language that can be formed using only the letters in 'also' is 'stallions'.

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Related Concepts

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1. simultaneously: Means 'at the same time'. 'Also' can be used to indicate that something else is happening at the same time.

2. conjunction: A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. 'Also' is a coordinating conjunction.

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Culture

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In literature, 'also' is often used to add information or to emphasize that an action is happening at the same time. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the narrator Nick Carraway uses 'also' to describe the various parties and activities happening in the novel. In music, the term 'also known as' (AKA) is used to refer to a performer or composer who uses a different name for professional reasons.

How to Memorize "also"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where you are adding something or going somewhere with someone else. For example, imagine yourself packing for a trip with a friend and putting your clothes in a suitcase. Then, you remember that you need to pack their clothes as well. You say, 'I'll pack my clothes also.'

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'also' with the idea of adding or doing something else at the same time. For example, you could imagine a scale with two sides. One side represents the main action or thought, and the other side represents the additional action or thought. The word 'also' would be represented by a small arrow connecting the two sides.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Additionally, I also have...' or 'At the same time, I also...' to help remember the meaning and usage of 'also'.

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