# also

/ˈɔɫsoʊ/ (US) · /ˈɒlsəʊ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/also
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. in addition

adverb · CEFR A1

you use this to add a new fact or piece of information.

For teachers: used to introduce a further related point or to add information to a previous statement.

- She speaks French and she also speaks a little bit of Spanish.
- The report highlights the immediate financial risks and also addresses the long-term environmental consequences of the project.

Teaching tip: Learners often confuse the placement of 'also', 'too', and 'as well'. Teach 'also' for mid-position and 'too' for end-position to ensure natural flow.

### 2. and also

conjunction · CEFR B1 · Informal

used to connect two things or ideas in a list.

For teachers: functions as a coordinating conjunction to append a final item or a supplementary thought.

- We need to buy milk, bread, also some eggs for breakfast.
- The package includes the main console, two controllers, also a voucher for a free digital download.

## Examples

- She is a talented singer and also plays the piano.
- The hotel offers free breakfast and also provides a shuttle service to the airport for all guests.
- The research team discovered a new species of orchid and also identified several unique insects that depend on the plant for survival during the dry season.

## Pitfalls

- Not "Also I like coffee." but "I also like coffee." — In neutral English, 'also' usually sits in the middle of the sentence; starting a sentence with 'also' is often considered too informal or stylistically weak.

## Usage notes

- Typically placed before the main verb, after the verb 'to be', or after the first auxiliary verb.

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