can also be used vs can be also used

Both of these phrases are correct, but the more common and natural word order in English is "can also be used." The adverb "also" usually comes before the main verb in a sentence.

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Last updated: August 23, 2024

can also be used

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something has the additional capability of being used in a certain way or for a specific purpose.

Examples:

This tool can also be used for cutting.
The same method can also be used in other experiments.
The software can also be used on different operating systems.
The key can also be used to open the other door.
The data can also be used for statistical analysis.

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TESLASCAN can also be used with MRI to investigate lesions of the pancreas.
Lamictal can also be used with other medicines to treat the seizures that occur with a condition called Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
Zometa can also be used to treat the hypercalcaemia caused by tumours.
The indicator can also be used to extrapolate policy conclusions at European and national level.
It can also be used together with one other antidiabetic medicine (dual therapy).
A glass vessel with a copper wall can also be used.
Note: The potato extract pellet obtained in this procedure can also be used for detection of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus.
Tamiflu can also be used to prevent influenza following exposure to an infected individual, such as family members.
Fertavid can also be used to stimulate sperm production in men who have hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism (a rare hormone deficiency disease).
Advagraf can also be used to treat organ rejection in adult patients when other immunosuppressive medicines are not effective.
[Neurontin and associated names] can also be used on its own to treat adults and children over 12 years of age.
It can also be used to prevent asthma symptoms caused by exercise or other triggering factors, such as house dust, pollen, cats, dogs and cigarette smoke.
The field can also be used for other information important for the documentation of the site.
In addition, it is necessary to amend Directive 94/35/EC, as erythritol can also be used for sweetening purposes like the other currently permitted polyols.
It can also be used for the common benefit of the Union and partner countries.
Other GC methods can also be used based on good engineering judgement.
It can also be used for any other task that requires a controlled, pointed flame.
There danger is they can also be used for more nefarious purposes.
It can also be used for larger animals.
Templates can also be used to associate particular file extensions with a specific application.

Alternatives:

can be used as well
can be utilized
can be employed
can be applied
can be utilized

can be also used

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

While this phrase is grammatically correct, it is less common in English. The adverb "also" typically precedes the main verb in a sentence.