else

/ɛls/
adverb
  1. In addition; besides; used after words like 'someone', 'anywhere', 'what', etc.
    • Would you like anything else to drink?
    • I don't know where else to look for my keys.
    • Someone else can help you with that problem.
  2. Different; instead; used to refer to a different person, thing, or place.
    • She decided to go somewhere else for her vacation.
    • That can't be the only answer; there must be something else.
    • If this plan doesn't work, we'll have to try something else.
  3. Otherwise; if not (used with 'or').
    • Hurry up, or else we'll miss the bus.
    • You need to finish your homework, or else you can't go out.
    • Pay attention, or else you might make a mistake.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Other; different (used after words like 'anyone', 'something', 'no one').
    • Is there anyone else who wants to join the team?
    • I have nothing else to say about the matter.
    • No one else knows the password.
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