First Known Use: before 12th century
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adverb al·so \ˈȯl(t)-(ˌ)sō, ˈȯ-\
: in addition
: in a similar way
Full Definition of ALSO
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: likewise 1
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Origin of ALSO
Middle English, from Old English eallswā, from eall all + swā so — more at so
Related to ALSO
- Antonyms
- differently, dissimilarly, otherwise
ALSO Defined for Kids
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adverb al·so \ˈȯl-sō\
Definition of ALSO for Kids
: in addition : too
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