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Also

ORLS-oh/ˈɔːlsəʊ/

You already named one fact; also adds one more. It usually sits before the main verb: she also sings. After be it comes later: he is also tired. Too does the same job but often waits at the end: I like tea too.

Meaning

In addition; too.

Examples

  • “She speaks English and also French.”
  • “He can cook and he also bakes.”
  • “I also need a pen.”

Good to know

also + verb. He is also + adjective. Similar: too (often at the end).

Near in meaning

too

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