also
part of speech
adverb (also)
meaning for a pupil
1) Also means too, or as well, adding one more thing. tree →
2) Also can start a new point: «Also, bring a coat». tree →
sense in the lessons
adds another thing or another amount to the story; in writing, a joining word for adding ideas; phrases «and also», «not only … but also»
examples
- But the LORD hearkened unto me that time also. (Torah DEU.9.19, JPS 1917) tree →
- And also unto thy bondwoman thou shalt do likewise. (Torah DEU.15.17, JPS 1917) tree →
- And they made their father drink wine that night also. (Torah GEN.19.35, JPS 1917) tree →
- Is Saul also among the prophets?' (Prophets 1SA.10.11, JPS 1917) tree →
- These also are sayings of the wise. (Writings PRO.24.23, JPS 1917) tree →
- I also will make the pile great, (Prophets EZK.24.9, JPS 1917) tree →
- Tom has 5 apples. He also has 3 pears. tree →
- She also bought 2 notebooks. tree →
- The shop also sells 40 cakes. tree →
- He also ran 3 miles on Sunday. tree →
- I like dogs, and I also like cats. tree →
- She sings and also plays the guitar. tree →
- Also, remember your lunch. tree →
- Frogs live on land and also in water. tree →
- He is not only fast but also strong. tree →
- Our teacher also coaches football. tree →
- These have also been left unchanged. tree →
note
Often a hint that the amounts are joined, so the question may ask for a sum. Trap: «also» can bring in a different kind of thing that should not be added. It usually goes before the main verb: «he also ran».
In the corpora
- Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field.
- And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof.
- the fountains also of the deep and the windows of heaven were stopped, and the rain from heaven was restrained.
- And Lot also, who went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.
- and also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge; and afterward shall they come out with great substance.
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «also» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.