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.”

Synonyms

• Alternative (adjective)
• Another (adjective and pronoun)
• Otherwise (adverb)
• Different (adjective)
• Additional (adjective)