Word: Else
Pronunciation
/els/
Definitions
- Adjective: Different; other than what has been mentioned or specified. For example: “There’s no one else in the room.”
- Pronoun: Someone or something different; another person or thing. For example: “If you don’t want to go, who else will?”
- Adverb: In addition; otherwise; under other circumstances. For example: “I have no choice; I must do this, or else suffer the consequences.”
Phrases
- “What else?” implies asking if there is anything additional or different.
- “Elsewhere” means in or to a different place; somewhere else.
- “If not… then what else?” is a question often posed when exploring alternative possibilities.
Example Sentences
- Adjective: “Do you have any other plans for the weekend, or is that it?”
- Pronoun: “She couldn’t think of anyone else who could help her with the problem.”
- Adverb: “Finish your homework now; you won’t get to play video games otherwise.”