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Also and additional

also

adverb

used for adding another fact or idea to what you have already said

additional

adjective

extra, and often more than expected

extra

adjective

in addition to the usual or expected amount

too

adverb

used after mentioning an additional person, thing, or fact to show that they are also included in what you are saying

supplementary

adjective

additional

besides

adverb, preposition

in addition to someone or something else that is being mentioned

further

adjective, adverb

used for talking about an additional thing or amount

as well

in addition to something or someone else

in addition

used for adding an extra piece of information to what has already been said or written

together with something

in addition to something else

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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