A1adverb 1K

Else

UK /["/els/"]/ US /["/els/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

in addition to something already mentioned

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In simple words: In addition to something already mentioned.

Examples

• You can choose this option, or else you can select another.
• Is there anything else you would like to add?
• I don't want to go anywhere else today.
• If you don't like this book, you can read something else.
• We need to hurry, or else we will be late.

Usage notes

Use 'else' to add additional information or options. Commonly used in questions and when giving choices. Avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

else + phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'else' as 'the other option' — like saying 'what else do you have?'

Collocations

• anything else
• someone else
• yourself or someone else
• what else
• who else

Synonyms

• otherwise

Antonyms

• otherwise

Common mistakes

• Using 'else' without a conditional or alternative context.
• Confusing 'else' with 'also' or 'too'.
• Incorrectly placing 'else' in a sentence.