I. ˈȯl(ˌ)sō, ˈȯlt(- adverb
Etymology: Middle English also, alswa, from Old English alswā, ealswā, ælswā just as. likewise, from al-, eal-, æl- (akin to Old English eall all) + swā so — more at all , so
1. : in the same manner as something else : likewise
another fallen prince, who is also unknown to the students of literature — R.D.Altick
they also serve who only stand and wait — John Milton
2. : in addition : as well : besides , too
had immense dignity and reserve, but he also was self-sufficient — Harry Hansen
II. conjunction
Etymology: Middle English also, alswa, from also, alswa, adverb
1. obsolete : as if : as
2. : and
his speech was tedious, also absurd