Search Dictionary
Definition of also

also

/ˈɔːl.soʊ/
al · so
JUMP TO:

also Lexical Profile

also Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In addition; too; besides; as well.

Example

"She speaks fluent French and is also learning Spanish."

2

In the same manner; likewise; similarly.

Example

"My parents loved classical music, and I was raised to appreciate it also."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for also
Antonyms
View all antonyms for also

Word Nuance & Usage

'Also' is a conjunctive adverb rather than a coordinating conjunction; therefore, in formal writing, it should not be used to join two independent clauses with only a comma (which creates a comma splice), requiring a semicolon, period, or 'and also' instead.

• Nearby Words

already
alsea
alsean
also
also known as
alstroemeria
alt

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English ealswa, a compound of eall ('all, completely') and swa ('so, thus'), originally meaning 'quite so' or 'in the very same manner' before evolving into its modern additive sense.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Also. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/also
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.