also
/ˈɔːlsəʊ/adverb
उच्चारण ऑल्सो
भी, साथ ही
Basic word
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§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
also + verb (mid position)
Also usually goes before the main verb but after be and after the first auxiliary.
'Also' प्रायः main verb से पहले आता है, पर 'be' और पहले auxiliary के बाद।
- She also speaks French.
- He is also a good singer.
- They have also arrived.
not only ... but also
This pair joins two parts for emphasis; after not only at the start, the verb is inverted.
यह जोड़ी बल देने के लिए दो भागों को जोड़ती है; वाक्य के आरंभ में 'not only' के बाद inversion होता है।
- She is not only smart but also kind.
- Not only did he pass, but he also topped the exam.
also at the start (formal)
At the start of a sentence, also adds a point in formal writing.
वाक्य के आरंभ में 'also' औपचारिक लेखन में एक और बात जोड़ता है।
- Also, the fee must be paid by Friday.
also vs too and as well
Too and as well go at the end; also goes before the verb. Also is not used in negatives; use either.
'Too' और 'as well' अंत में आते हैं; 'also' verb से पहले। Negative में 'also' नहीं आता; 'either' लगाएँ।
- I like tea, and my sister does too.
- I don't like it, and she doesn't either.
+Collocations 5
also + verb
known ascalledincludemeanneed
- The tiger is also known as the national animal of India.
also + adjective
importantavailablepossibletrue
- The book is also available in Hindi.
not only ... also
not onlybut alsoand alsoas well as
- He is not only a teacher but also a poet.
fixed phrases
also-ranand alsobut alsoalso called
- The tool is also called a spanner.
also + sentence adverb use
also importantalso notedalso seealso known as
- Also see the notes on page ten.
“More examples 6
- Radhika also took part in the debate.
राधिका ने वाद-विवाद में भी भाग लिया।
- The library is open, and the reading room is also open.
पुस्तकालय खुला है, और पठन-कक्ष भी खुला है।
- He not only studied hard but also helped his friends.
उसने न केवल कड़ी मेहनत से पढ़ाई की, बल्कि अपने मित्रों की मदद भी की।
- Mumbai is also known as the financial capital of India.
मुंबई को भारत की आर्थिक राजधानी के रूप में भी जाना जाता है।
- Please bring your ID card and also a photograph.
कृपया अपना पहचान-पत्र लाएँ और एक फ़ोटो भी।
- The shop sells books and also stationery.
दुकान पुस्तकें और साथ ही स्टेशनरी भी बेचती है।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ I also don't know the answer.
✓ I don't know the answer either.
In negative sentences, use either at the end instead of also.
Negative वाक्यों में 'also' की जगह अंत में 'either' आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Also, too and as well all add information, but they sit in different places in the sentence.
'Also', 'too' और 'as well' तीनों जानकारी जोड़ते हैं, पर वाक्य में उनकी जगह अलग होती है।
Goes before the main verb; a bit more formal.
Main verb से पहले आता है; थोड़ा अधिक औपचारिक।
- She also plays chess.
Goes at the end of the clause; common in speech.
Clause के अंत में आता है; बोलचाल में आम।
- She plays chess too.
Adds a further point or reason, usually at the start.
एक और बात या कारण जोड़ता है, प्रायः आरंभ में।
- Besides, it is too late.
AaSpelling
al·so
?Which word?
Keep the adding words: also (in the middle of a sentence), too and as well (at the end), moreover, furthermore, in addition, besides (formal, at the start).
जोड़ने के शब्द याद रखिए: also (वाक्य के मध्य में), too और as well (अंत में), moreover, furthermore, in addition, besides (औपचारिक, आरंभ में)।
§Grammar and usage
Grammar, asked very often (position): also comes before the main verb ('She also sings'), after be ('She is also a singer') and after the first auxiliary ('She has also written books'); not only ... but also ('She is not only clever but also hard-working'); in negative sentences, use either instead of also ('I don't like it either', not 'I also don't like it' in formal English).
यह बहुत पूछा जाता है (स्थिति): also मुख्य verb से पहले ('She also sings'), be के बाद ('She is also a singer') और पहले auxiliary के बाद ('She has also written books') आता है; not only ... but also ('She is not only clever but also hard-working'); नकारात्मक वाक्यों में also के बजाय either प्रयुक्त करें ('I don't like it either', औपचारिक English में 'I also don't like it' नहीं)।