also

USAGE SUMMARY

The word "also" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use "also" to describe something that has been mentioned before or to introduce an additional point or idea. Example sentence: I also need to buy milk on the way home.

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Formal & Business

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

We will also ensure that if there are any lessons to be learned, they are shared as soon as possible.

The Guardian

She is also a member of the International Dark-Sky Association.

The New York Times

If I could save the Union without freeing any slave I would do it, and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves I would do it; and if I could save it by freeing some and leaving others alone, I would also do that.

The New York Times

"Also I think it actually demeans some quite sensible things.

The Guardian

"He has also contributed to the development of important international conventions on children's rights".

The Guardian

We would also like to thank the staff at the hospital who have been very accommodating, have been lovely to us and have protected our privacy".

The Guardian - Travel

"They knew we wanted to stop consumers being ripped off, but weren't convinced we also wanted businesses to grow and flourish.

The Guardian

But the reverse is also true.

The New York Times - Arts

It would also be her last.

The Economist

We hope that his fellow executives will now follow suit and announce they will also be giving up their large bonuses as well".

The Guardian

"Human rights are not only violated by terrorism, repression or assassination, but also by unfair economic structures that creates huge inequalities," he said at the time.

The Guardian

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Vary your sentence structure by placing "also" in different positions within the sentence (e.g., before the verb, after the auxiliary verb) to enhance readability.

Common error

Avoid starting too many sentences with "also". This can make your writing sound repetitive. Instead, use synonyms like "in addition" or "furthermore", or rephrase the sentence to integrate the additional information more smoothly.

Linguistic Context

The adverb "also" functions primarily as an additive, connecting additional information to a previous statement. It indicates that something else is similarly true or relevant, as Ludwig's examples demonstrate, reinforcing the initial point.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

55%

Formal & Business

25%

Science

10%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

3%

Wiki

2%

Reference

5%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "also" is a versatile adverb used to add information or indicate inclusion. As Ludwig AI confirms, it's grammatically correct and widely applicable. While highly frequent, it's essential to vary sentence structure to avoid repetition. Alternatives such as "in addition" or "furthermore" can enhance writing. "Also" serves to broaden the scope of communication by incorporating supplementary details effectively.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

too

Brief and common way to indicate inclusion.

as well

Informal and shorter way to add an element.

in addition

Formal phrase to introduce additional information.

moreover

Adds information that reinforces the previous statement.

besides

Indicates addition or something extra.

furthermore

More formal and emphatic way to introduce an additional point.

on top of that

Informal way to add another element or point.

likewise

Suggests a similar manner or way.

similarly

Indicates a resemblance or correspondence.

equally

Shows the same degree or amount.

FAQs

How to use "also" in a sentence?

"Also" is used to add extra information or to say that something is true in addition to something else. For example, "I speak English and I "also speak Spanish"".

What can I say instead of "also"?

You can use alternatives like "in addition", "as well", "furthermore", or "moreover" depending on the context.

Which is correct, "also" or "too"?

Both "also" and "too" can add information, but "too" usually comes at the end of the clause, while "also" is typically placed before the main verb or after the auxiliary verb. For example, "I am going, too" versus "I am also going".

What's the difference between "also" and "besides"?

"Also" simply adds information. "Besides" can add information but it can "also indicate that the additional information is a more important reason". For example, "I don't want to go; besides, it's raining".