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Synonyms for also

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as well too moreover likewise eek

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Adverb

1. As well — in addition; besides; as well; further; too

as well, likewise, too, moreover, besides, furthermore, similarly, in addition, additionally, so, further, beside

Other

item, eek

Definitions

  1. adv. 1

    In addition; besides; as well; further; too.

    When you withdraw yor forces, we shall also withdraw ours.

Related words

Word family
also-ran
Phrases
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Also, As Well As, Besides, In Addition, Too or Withal?

The words fall into two groups; as well as, besides, in addition, too, withal, simply add a fact or thought; also (all so), in like manner, likewise, similarly, affirm that what is added is like that to which it is added.

J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)

Example sentences

  • too Too much drinking may be hazardous to your health.
  • moreover It was cold that day, and moreover it began to rain.
  • likewise In depleted lands, likewise, potato production is lower.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
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toorising
moreoverfalling
likewisefalling
eekfalling

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

2 letters
so1
3 letters
too1, eek
4 letters
item2
6 letters
beside2
7 letters
further2, besides2
8 letters
moreover3, likewise2
9 letters
similarly4
11 letters
furthermore3
12 letters
additionally5

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (item2 = 2 syllables).

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