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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a friend also" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that someone is not only a friend but also has another role or characteristic.
Example: "She is not just my colleague; she is a friend also who supports me in my personal life."
Alternatives: "a friend as well" or "also a friend".
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He cites a friend, also a filmmaker, as an example.
Ms. Porter was with a friend, also named Maria.
A friend also told me he'd bagged the penultimate bike at Vauxhall, another busy overground station.
During his university days, a friend also introduced him to socialist and communist ideas.
A friend, also 10, who had been riding with him, did not leave the car.
Having grown up in Manhattan, I sought out the Stage Deli for lunch with a friend, also a cardiothoracic surgeon.
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There's also the ability to show a "Friends also liked…" indicator that trumps the generalized "People also liked…" indicator.
A good friend, also a tank crew leader, was one of them.
A second friend also fell, breaking his leg.
The premature death of a childhood friend also drew Masese to the healthcare field.
When I looked at my network, I realized a family friend also had major connections.
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