elsewhere

adverb

else·​where ˈel(t)s-ˌ(h)wer 

: in or to another place

took my business elsewhere

Example Sentences

The angry customer said he would take his business elsewhere.

Elsewhere in the same book she gives another date.

The parts are produced elsewhere.

Recent Examples on the Web

Car supply shortages hurt automakers including Ford, because shoppers were forced to look elsewhere, Vince Palomarez, S&P Global Mobility product manager for loyalty, told the Detroit Free Press. —Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 27 Feb. 2023

That so many people seem to be considering that, driven to look elsewhere by their prospects in this housing market, should be a big cause for concern, said Adam Guren, an associate professor of economics at Boston University. —Andrew Brinker, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Feb. 2023

Blue Origin, by contrast, has looked elsewhere of late. —Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 21 Feb. 2023

But for most of his childhood, Lawson had to look elsewhere for mentors, naming as his heroes Steve Fossett, Gary Jobson, Bruce Schwab, Rich Wilson, and Dame Ellen MacArthur, who advised him to sail multihulls to get a range of experience. —Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2023

Unsatisfied with answers from the media and government, people look elsewhere for answers, and some step in to fill the gaps. —WIRED, 15 Feb. 2023

Buffett refused to participate in a hostile takeover, so Kraft Heinz looked elsewhere but couldn’t find attractive targets. —Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2023

The 610-pound maximum capacity is decent for most beginner and novice needs, though heavyweight lifters will need to look elsewhere. —Men's Health, 10 Feb. 2023

Those hoping to mount a more weighty camera may want to look elsewhere though — the tripod's maximum bearing weight is three pounds. —Good Housekeeping, 8 Feb. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English elleswher, going back to Old English elles hwær — more at else entry 1, where entry 1

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing elsewhere

• take one's business elsewhere

• take one's business elsewhere

Kids Definition

elsewhere

adverb

else·​where ˈels-ˌ(h)we(ə)r 

-ˌ(h)wa(ə)r

: in or to another place

took my business elsewhere