also
gb/ˈɔlsoʊ/ us/ˈɔlsoʊ/
A2
English
~ 100
is, szintén, továbbá
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[subject] also [verb/phrase]
She speaks French and also Spanish.
Beszél franciául és spanyolul is.
The hotel has a pool and also offers free breakfast.
A szállodában van medence, és ingyenes reggelit is kínál.
He is not only a teacher but also a writer.
You can pay by credit card, and cash is also accepted.
The new phone is faster and also more energy-efficient.
Learner examples
I like tea and also coffee.
Szeretem a teát és a kávét is.
He can swim and also run fast.
Tud úszni, és gyorsan futni is tud.
The shop sells books and also toys.
She is smart and also kind.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes place 'also' incorrectly in a sentence. In formal writing, it usually comes before the main verb (except with 'be'). In casual speech, 'too' or 'as well' may be more natural at the end.
Meaning
in addition; too
Collocations
also known as
|also included
|also available
|also important
Synonyms
too (More common in informal speech, often placed at the end of a sentence.)
|
as well (Similar meaning, but often used at the end of a sentence or clause.)
Antonyms
only (Indicates restriction to a single option, opposite of adding more.)
Themes
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to say that another thing is true or happens, in addition to what you already said.
Used to add information or show that something else is true in addition to what has been mentioned.
Grammar
Dictionary form
also
IPA
GB/ˈɔlsoʊ/
US/ˈɔlsoʊ/
Syllables & stress
also (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (also)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: also
- Plural: alsos
Word family
Expressions
also known as
1/ˈɔlsoʊ nˈoʊn ˈæz/
fixed phrase
having another name
Used to introduce another name that someone or something has.
Examples
- William H. Bonney, also known as Billy the Kid, was an outlaw.
- The disease, also known as influenza, spreads quickly.