Also — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb /ˈȯl(t)-(ˌ)sō/ al·so

Meaning & Definition of Also

Also (adverb)

  1. likewise
  2. in addition, besides, too

Also (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in like manner

    "we stayed at a historic London hotel, the same establishment that had also welcomed our grandparents many years ago"

    similar: alike, correspondingly, ditto, likewise, similarly, so, as well
    related: equally, equivalently, identically
    opposite: differently, dissimilarly, otherwise
    near: contrarily, conversely, inversely, oppositely, vice versa, diversely, unequally, variously

  2. in addition to what has been said

    "I'd like a motorcycle for my birthday; also, I'd like a new CD player"

    similar: additionally, again, besides, either, further, furthermore, likewise, more, moreover, then, too, withal, yet, as well, for good measure, in addition to, into the bargain, on top of, to boot, what's more

Related Entry: Also-ran (noun)

Also-ran is a different word from Also. The synonyms below are for also-ran, not for also.

  1. as in has-been, dog

    similar: disappointment, dog, has-been, near miss, bomb, bummer, bust, catastrophe, clinker, clunker, debacle, disaster, dud, failure, fiasco, fizzle, flop, frost, lemon, loser, miss, shipwreck, turkey, washout, botch, hash, mess, muddle, shambles, nonevent, nonstarter
    opposite: blockbuster, hit, smash, success, winner, corker, crackerjack, dandy, jim-dandy, phenomenon

  2. as in player, entrant

    similar: entrant, entry, player, finalist, semifinalist, adversary, antagonist, opponent, archrival, challenger, competition, competitor, contender, contestant, corrival, rival
    opposite: noncompetitor, ally, collaborator, partner, teammate, backer, supporter

Related Entry: Also-rans (noun)

Also-rans is a different word from Also. The synonyms below are for also-rans, not for also.

  1. as in has-beens, dogs

    similar: disappointments, dogs, has-beens, near misses, bombs, bummers, busts, catastrophes, clinkers, clunkers, debacles, disasters, duds, failures, fiascoes, fizzles, flops, frosts, lemons, losers, misses, shipwrecks, turkeys, washouts, botches, hashes, messes, muddles, shambles, nonevents, nonstarters
    opposite: blockbusters, hits, smashes, successes, winners, corkers, crackerjacks, dandies, jim-dandies, phenomena

  2. as in players, entrants

    similar: entrants, entries, players, finalists, semifinalists, adversaries, antagonists, opponents, archrivals, challengers, competitions, competitors, contenders, contestants, corrivals, rivals
    opposite: noncompetitors

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Also

The most common words with a similar meaning to Also:

alike, correspondingly, ditto, likewise, similarly, so, additionally, again, besides, either, further, furthermore, more, moreover, then, too, withal, yet, as well, for good measure, in addition to, into the bargain, on top of, to boot, what's more

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Also

Words with the opposite meaning of Also:

differently, dissimilarly, otherwise

Related Words for Also

equally, equivalently, identically

Near Antonyms of Also

contrarily, conversely, inversely, oppositely, vice versa, diversely, unequally, variously

Origin & Etymology of Also

Middle English, from Old English eallswā, from eall all + swā so so

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Also

  • Topics: Common Phrases & Expressions

Words & Phrases Containing Also

also-ran

Frequently Asked Questions about Also

What does "Also" mean?

"Also" means likewise. As an adverb, it is defined as: likewise. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Also"?

Other words for "Also" include alike, correspondingly, ditto, likewise, similarly, so, additionally and again. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Also" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Also"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Also". Common alternatives include alike, correspondingly, ditto, likewise, similarly, so, additionally, again, besides and either.

What is the opposite of "Also"?

Antonyms of "Also" include differently, dissimilarly and otherwise. Near antonyms include contrarily, conversely, inversely and oppositely.

How do you use "Also" in a sentence?

Examples of "Also" in a sentence: "we stayed at a historic London hotel, the same establishment that had also welcomed our grandparents many years ago"; "I'd like a motorcycle for my birthday; also, I'd like a new CD player".

Is "Also" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Also" is an adverb.

How do you pronounce "Also"?

"Also" is pronounced /ˈȯl(t)-(ˌ)sō/ and divided into syllables as al·so.

What is the origin of the word "Also"?

"Also" comes from Middle English, from Old English eallswā, from eall all + swā so so. First known use: before 12th century.