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adverb

ˈel(t)s How to pronounce else (audio)
Definition of elsenext
as in differently
in a different way if you could do it over again, how else would you have done it?

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else

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adjective

as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number is there anything else you would like to add to your list?

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Recent Examples of else
Adverb
Why did Forest Hill Church learn of the sale when everyone else did? — Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 Everybody else believed in her, but in that episode, Tyra finally found herself, Palicki added. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
Adjective
No one has claimed possession of it, says the complaint, so there is no evidence the Lieser family ever willingly gave anyone else possession of it. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 5 June 2026 Here's a look at what else visitors can find in the exhibition, which opens to the public June 2 as part of the Smithsonian's commemoration of America's 250th anniversary. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for else
Recent Examples of Synonyms for else
  1. differently
  2. more
  3. further
  4. farther
  5. additional
  6. another
  7. other
Adverb
  • At the same time, other players were tired and still reacted differently.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • David Aaron Gallery works differently from the auction world, often placing specimens through private sales.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of differently
Adjective
  • And while Californians continue to support state law mandating 100% of the state’s electricity come from renewable energy sources by 2045, only 38% of them are willing to pay more on their electrical bills for that shift.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • In recent months, members of Congress have been debating more limited bills that would only ban trading by lawmakers, and not the president.
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of more
Adjective
  • The Don Yai Thong archaeological site, about 80 miles southwest of Bangkok, was discovered early this year after residents found pieces of ancient bronze drums in a rice field, leading to further excavation.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • With the Round of 16 now complete and the quarterfinals set to run from July 9 through July 11, the 2026 World Cup retains ample capacity for further surprises and defining performances.
    — Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
Definition of further
Adjective
  • Many travelers were making their way to the opposite coast for weddings, family reunions, or farther voyages to Tasmania or New Zealand.
    — Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Lachlan Murdoch, Fox’s CEO, also delivered public remarks, something no member of his family, which controls Fox, has done in recent memory — or even in the farther past.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 June 2026
Definition of farther
Adjective
  • Another round of storms could bring an additional 2 to 4 inches of rain, with isolated spots getting up to 8, though forecast models suggest the heaviest rain may fall northwest of the areas hit hardest so far.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Unfortunately, Hashesh’s team could not conduct additional analysis since the princess’ skulls were missing.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026
Definition of additional
Adjective
  • Chief Randal Taylor, in an another car behind Adams, aided the pursuit, the police said.
    — Justin L. Mack, Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2020
  • As the Gophers kept winning in a historic season, stakes surrounding their season-ending rivalry game with Wisconsin kept ratcheting up — outgrowing even the another annual Battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe.
    — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2019
Definition of another
Adjective
  • The latest in Houston Salgado Araujo, 52, was driving to work with three other construction crew members when unmarked vehicles carrying federal agents began following his van, his family said.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • To celebrate 25 years of her career in the music industry, and debut album The Spirit Room, the singer-songwriter has announced Everywhere and Back Again, an EP of some of her biggest hits that have been reimagined by other artists.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
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