also
Americanadverb
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in addition; too; besides; as well.
He was thin, and he was also tall.
- Synonyms:
- moreover
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likewise; in the same manner.
Since you're having another cup of coffee, I'll have one also.
conjunction
adverb
Etymology
Origin of also
First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English; Old English (e)alswā “wholly so,” from eal(l) all ( def. ) (in the sense “wholly, quite”) + swā so 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Lab produced beta cells may also solve the long standing shortage of donor tissue.
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The findings also show that broad ecological patterns, such as precipitation gradients and the influence of altitude, remain detectable even under extreme conditions and can be observed at the genetic level.
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Scientists found signs of faster aging not only inside cells but also in brain performance, including memory, attention, and the ability to process information.
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However, our paleobotanical colleagues suggested the recovery of plants in North America was fast leading us to believe that Purgatorius should also be in more southern regions and perhaps we simply hadn’t looked hard enough.”
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