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also

Pronunciation: /ˈʔalzoː/

“also” is a German word. Its 8 meanings in English:

conjunction

  1. so, therefore

adverb

  1. then, thus, so, hence (Used to connect a sentence or clause with previous information.)
  2. Used to introduce additional information about something previously mentioned.
  3. thus, in this way

interjection

  1. alright (Indicates agreement with something.)
  2. so (Used as a lead-in or to start a new topic.)
  3. Used to resume an interrupted train of thought.
  4. An intensifier, indicates an emotional connection to the statement.

Etymology

From Middle High German alles, from Old High German also, alsō (“as, like”); equivalent to all + so. Cognate with English also, as.

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