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also*/*/*/
[ˈɔːlsəʊ]
adv
1) used for adding another fact or idea to what you have already said
Khaled is a keen photographer who also loves to paint.[/ex]
The electric drill can also be used as a screwdriver.[/ex]
Not only is it more expensive, it's also a horrible colour.[/ex]
2) used for showing that what you have just said about someone or something is true about another person or thing
Jeremy is now at Dartmouth College, where his father also studied.[/ex]
The film was popular not only with children, but also with their parents.[/ex]
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Also, as well, and too all have a similar meaning. ■ As well and too come at the end of a clause: My wife speaks French as well/too. But also usually comes before the verb, or after an auxiliary or modal verb or the verb to be: She also speaks French. ♦ She can also speak French. ♦ He was also a fine musician. ■ Also is not normally used with negatives. Not...either is used instead: I don't speak French, and I don't speak German either.

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