Definitions
- Used to add information or emphasis to a statement. - Used to indicate agreement or similarity with a previous statement. - Used to connect two ideas or thoughts together.
- Used to introduce an extra point or idea. - Used to provide more information or details about something. - Used to emphasize the importance of a particular point.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to add information or ideas to a statement.
- 2Both words can be used to connect two thoughts or ideas together.
- 3Both words are used to emphasize a point or idea.
- 4Both words are used in written and spoken English.
What is the difference?
- 1Position: Also is usually placed before the verb or adjective, while additionally is placed at the beginning or end of a sentence.
- 2Formality: Additionally is more formal than also.
- 3Usage: Also is more commonly used in everyday language, while additionally is more commonly used in academic or professional writing.
- 4Meaning: Also is used to indicate agreement or similarity, while additionally is used to introduce an extra point or idea.
- 5Punctuation: Also does not require a comma, while additionally often requires a comma after it.
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Remember this!
Both also and additionally are used to add information or ideas to a statement, but they differ in their position, formality, usage, meaning, and punctuation. Also is more commonly used in everyday language and indicates agreement or similarity, while additionally is more formal and introduces an extra point or idea.
