al|so

al|so «L soh», adverb.

1. in addition; besides; too: »

That dress is pretty; it is also inexpensive.

SYNONYM(S): further, likewise, furthermore.

2. Obsolete. likewise.

╂[Old English ealswā entirely so]

Usage Also is a weak connective; ordinarily and will do its work better: »

He came with tents, cooking things, and [better than also] about fifty pounds of photographic equipment.