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Also is defined as in addition.

(adverb)

An example of also is packing a tuna sandwich as well as a peanut butter sandwich for lunch.

See also in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb

in addition; likewise; too; besides: sometimes used as a conjunctive adverb

Origin: ME al so, al swo < OE eallswa < eall, all + swa, so

See also in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb

In addition; besides.
Likewise; too: If you will stay, I will also.

conjunction

And in addition: It's a pretty cat, also friendly.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English ealswā

Origin: : eall, all; see al-³ in Indo-European roots

Origin: + swā, so; see so¹

Usage Note: Some maintain that it is inappropriate to begin a sentence with also. In an earlier survey, however, 63 percent of the Usage Panel found acceptable the example The warranty covers all power-train components. Also, participating dealers back their work with a free lifetime service guarantee.

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