How do you use "also / too / as well" in a sentence?

I also speak French. She's coming too. I'd like a salad as well. He can also play guitar.

also / too / as well

Q: What does "also / too / as well" mean?

Adding information (= in addition) 'Also' comes before the main verb or after 'be': 'I also like coffee.' / 'She is also a teacher.' 'Too' and 'as well' come at the end: 'I like coffee too.' / 'She's a teacher as well.'

Grammar Pattern BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

Meaning: Adding information (= in addition)

添加信息（= 此外）

Agregar información (= además)

情報を追加する（= さらに）

정보를 추가하기 (= 게다가)

'Also' comes before the main verb or after 'be': 'I also like coffee.' / 'She is also a teacher.' 'Too' and 'as well' come at the end: 'I like coffee too.' / 'She's a teacher as well.'

'Also'放在主动词之前或'be'之后：'I also like coffee.' / 'She is also a teacher.' 'Too'和'as well'放在句末：'I like coffee too.' / 'She's a teacher as well.'

'Also' va antes del verbo principal o después de 'be': 'I also like coffee.' / 'She is also a teacher.' 'Too' y 'as well' van al final: 'I like coffee too.' / 'She's a teacher as well.'

「Also」は主動詞の前または「be」の後に置きます：「I also like coffee.」/「She is also a teacher.」「Too」と「as well」は最後に置きます：「I like coffee too.」/「She's a teacher as well.」

'Also'는 본동사 앞이나 'be' 뒤에 옵니다: 'I also like coffee.' / 'She is also a teacher.' 'Too'와 'as well'은 문장 끝에 옵니다: 'I like coffee too.' / 'She's a teacher as well.'

Examples

I also speak French.
我也会说法语。
También hablo francés.
私もフランス語を話します。
저도 프랑스어를 합니다.
She's coming too.
她也来。
Ella también viene.
彼女も来ます。
그녀도 옵니다.
I'd like a salad as well.
我也想要一份沙拉。
Me gustaría una ensalada también.
サラダもお願いします。
샐러드도 주세요.
He can also play guitar.
他也会弹吉他。
Él también sabe tocar guitarra.
彼もギターを弾けます。
그도 기타를 칠 수 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: spoken, written, everyday

Tone: additive

✓ Do Say

I'm tired too.
我也累了。
Yo también estoy cansado.
私も疲れています。
저도 피곤해요.
She also works there.
她也在那里工作。
Ella también trabaja allí.
彼女もそこで働いています。
그녀도 거기서 일합니다.
Can I have some as well?
我也可以要一些吗？
¿Puedo tener un poco también?
私も少しもらえますか？
저도 좀 받을 수 있나요?

✗ Don't Say

I like too coffee. (put 'too' at the end)
I like too coffee.（'too'放在句末）
I like too coffee. (poner 'too' al final)
I like too coffee.（「too」は最後に置く）
I like too coffee. ('too'는 문장 끝에 놓으세요)
She too is coming. (awkward - use 'also' or end position)
She too is coming.（别扭——用'also'或放在句末）
She too is coming. (incómodo - usar 'also' o posición final)
She too is coming.（不自然—「also」を使うか最後に置く）
She too is coming. (어색함 - 'also'를 쓰거나 끝에 놓으세요)

Origin & History

Addition connectors

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal