Cool MateAdditionally vs Let me tell you something else
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Additionally
FormalTop 2,000 (common)B2adverb
Let me tell you something else
Top 3,000 (common)
Most formal: AdditionallyMost common: Additionally
| Additionally | Let me tell you something else | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈdɪʃənəli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈdɪʃənəli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //lɛt miː tɛl jʊ ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɛls//🇺🇸 //lɛt mi tɛl ju ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɛls// |
| Meaning | also; in addition | I want to share more information. |
| Example | Additionally, the bus service will run on Sundays, every two hours. | Let me tell you something else about the project. |
| Register | Formal | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | additionally, we should consider, additionally, the study found, additionally, there is evidence | let me explain something else, let me show you something else, let me say something else |
| Antonyms | only, exclusively, solely | Let me keep this to myself, I won't tell you anything, Let me stay silent |
| Common mistakes | Using 'additionally' to start a sentence in too informal a context., Confusing with 'also' in terms of formality., Overusing in casual writing; it sounds too formal. | Omitting 'let me' and starting with 'tell you something else'., Using in very formal writing., Forgetting to adjust the tone when speaking. |
| Usage notes | Used to introduce more information or to add another point, primarily in formal writing or presentations. Not common in casual conversations. | Use this phrase to introduce additional information. Avoid overly formal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Additionally vs Let me tell you something else
What's the difference between Additionally and Let me tell you something else?
Additionally: also; in addition Let me tell you something else: I want to share more information.
Which is more formal: Additionally and Let me tell you something else?
Additionally is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Additionally and Let me tell you something else?
Additionally is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Additionally: Additionally, the bus service will run on Sundays, every two hours. Let me tell you something else: Let me tell you something else about the project.
Can I use Additionally and Let me tell you something else interchangeably?
Not always. Additionally and Let me tell you something else are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.