[awl-soh] 
| 1. | in addition; too; besides; as well: He was thin, and he was also tall. |
| 2. | likewise; in the same manner: Since you're having another cup of coffee, I'll have one also. |
| 3. | and: He was mean, also ugly. |
| al·so (ôl'sō) adv.
[Middle English, from Old English ealswā : eall, all; see al-3 in Indo-European roots + swā, so; see so1.] Usage Note: Some maintain that it is inappropriate to begin a sentence with also. In an earlier survey, however, 63 percent of the Usage Panel found acceptable the example The warranty covers all power-train components. Also, participating dealers back their work with a free lifetime service guarantee. |
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