► also adverb used when saying that something else is true about someone or something, or that the same thing is true about another person or thing:
She sings and also plays the piano.Information about the club is also available on our website. ➔ GRAMMAR: Also usually comes after the verb “be” or before other main verbs: He is also a guitar player. | He also plays the guitar.► too adverb too means the same as also:
Aunt Linda laughed, and Grandpa laughed too.It is a more efficient system, and it is cheaper too.Can I come too?“I’m really hot.” “Me too.” ➔ GRAMMAR: Too is usually used at the end of a sentence.► as well adverb as well means the same as too but sounds more formal:
The chickens are producing more eggs and the egg size is bigger as well. Mark has been to Malaysia as well as Thailand. ➔ GRAMMAR: As well is usually used at the end of a sentence.► either adverb used in sentences with “not” to mean too:
Angie wasn’t in class today and Ron wasn’t either.“I can’t swim.” “I can’t either.” ➔ GRAMMAR: In this meaning, either is used at the end of a sentence.► in addition adverb used to add another piece of information:
On election day, 36 states will be voting for their governor. In addition, all states will be voting for their representatives in Congress.In addition to teaching all day, teachers have a lot of grading to do.► besides adverb used to add another reason or more information. Besides sounds more informal than in addition:
I babysit because I need the money. Besides, I enjoy it.Besides running three times a week, he lifts weights in the gym.► moreover adverb (formal) used when giving more information that adds to or supports what you have already said:
The students’ science grades improved. Moreover, more of them went on to study science in college.► furthermore AWL adverb (formal) used when adding another piece of information, especially when you want to persuade someone to agree with you:
The drug has dangerous side effects. Furthermore, it is addictive.