Cool MateAlso vs It won't be just
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Also
Top 1,000 (very common)A1adverb
It won't be just
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
Most common: Also
| Also | It won't be just | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈɔːlsəʊ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɔːlsəʊ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ɪt wəʊnt bi dʒʌst//🇺🇸 //ɪt woʊnt bi dʒʌst// |
| Meaning | in addition to something else | It will not only be this. |
| Example | She's fluent in French and German. She also speaks a little Italian. | It won't be just a simple task; there will be challenges ahead. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 5,000 (fairly common) |
| CEFR level | A1 | - |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | also known as, also includes, can also be | it won't be just about, it won't be just for, it won't be just this, it won't be just a matter of, it won't be just words |
| Antonyms | otherwise, differently | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'too' — both mean similar things but are used differently., 'Also' placed incorrectly in sentences — it generally goes before the main verb. | Omitting 'just' makes the phrase unclear., Confusing it with other negative phrases., Using it in overly formal settings. |
| Usage notes | Use 'also' to add information. It is appropriate in both spoken and written English. Avoid using it at the beginning of sentences in very formal writing. | Use this phrase to emphasize that there is more to consider. It's suitable for both spoken and written contexts but may be avoided in very formal situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Also vs It won't be just
What's the difference between Also and It won't be just?
Also: in addition to something else It won't be just: It will not only be this.
Which is more common: Also and It won't be just?
Also is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Also: She's fluent in French and German. She also speaks a little Italian. It won't be just: It won't be just a simple task; there will be challenges ahead.
Can I use Also and It won't be just interchangeably?
Not always. Also and It won't be just 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.