Cool MateAlso vs Let me tell you something else
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Also
Top 1,000 (very common)A1adverb
Let me tell you something else
Top 3,000 (common)
Most common: Also
| Also | Let me tell you something else | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈɔːlsəʊ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɔːlsəʊ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //lɛt miː tɛl jʊ ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɛls//🇺🇸 //lɛt mi tɛl ju ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɛls// |
| Meaning | in addition to something else | I want to share more information. |
| Example | She's fluent in French and German. She also speaks a little Italian. | Let me tell you something else about the project. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A1 | - |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | also known as, also includes, can also be | let me explain something else, let me show you something else, let me say something else |
| Antonyms | otherwise, differently | Let me keep this to myself, I won't tell you anything, Let me stay silent |
| 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 'let me' and starting with 'tell you something else'., Using in very formal writing., Forgetting to adjust the tone when speaking. |
| 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 introduce additional information. Avoid overly formal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Also vs Let me tell you something else
What's the difference between Also and Let me tell you something else?
Also: in addition to something else Let me tell you something else: I want to share more information.
Which is more common: Also and Let me tell you something else?
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. Let me tell you something else: Let me tell you something else about the project.
Can I use Also and Let me tell you something else interchangeably?
Not always. Also 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.