Also vs Plus

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Also

Top 1,000 (very common) A1 adverb

Plus

Top 1,000 (very common) B1 preposition

	Also	Plus
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 /["/ˈɔːlsəʊ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈɔːlsəʊ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/plʌs/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/plʌs/"]/
Meaning	in addition to something else	to add something or indicate more
Example	She's fluent in French and German. She also speaks a little Italian.	Two plus five is seven.
Register	Neutral	Neutral
How common	Top 1,000 (very common)	Top 1,000 (very common)
CEFR level	A1	B1
Part of speech	adverb	preposition
Collocations	also known as, also includes, can also be	plus sign, costs plus fees, plus one, plus points, plus benefits
Antonyms	otherwise, differently	minus, less
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.	Confused with 'add' in some contexts., Misusing 'plus' to mean 'however'., Overusing in formal writing instead of 'in addition'.
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.	Used in calculations, to express positivity, or to add details. Avoid in overly formal writing.

See it in real clips

Also some of the judges. They've all sent gifts.

Agatha Christies Poirot › S1 E1

also the pomading.

Sherlock › S1 E1

Guys, we're also looking for a mobile somewhere here, belonged to the victim.

Also some of the judges. They've all sent gifts.

Agatha Christies Poirot › S1 E1

also the pomading.

Also

Top Gear › S1 E1

-For a litre? -About 3 pence, plus the tax.

Plus

Frequently asked questions: Also vs Plus

What's the difference between Also and Plus?

Also: in addition to something else Plus: to add something or indicate more

Which is more advanced: Also and Plus?

Plus is the highest level, at B1, on the CEFR scale.

Are Also and Plus the same CEFR level?

Also: A1, Plus: B1 on the CEFR scale.

What part of speech are Also and Plus?

Also: adverb, Plus: preposition.

Can you show an example of each?

Also: She's fluent in French and German. She also speaks a little Italian. Plus: Two plus five is seven.

Can I use Also and Plus interchangeably?

Not always. Also and Plus 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.