Synonyms of else

else 1 of 2

adverb

ˈel(t)s 

as in differently

in a different way

if you could do it over again, how else would you have done it?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• differently
• otherwise
• other (than)
• dissimilarly
• variously
• diversely

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• likewise
• similarly

else

2 of 2

adjective

as in more

resulting in an increase in amount or number

is there anything else you would like to add to your list?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• more
• further
• farther
• additional
• another
• other
• added
• fresh
• side
• peripheral
• extra
• extraneous
• accessory
• supplementary
• excess
• collateral
• plus
• adjunct
• supplemental
• surplus
• new
• spare
• complementary
• supernumerary
• contributory
• supervenient

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• less
• fewer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of else

Adverb

Their designers are a bunch of obsessive geeks, in the best way possible, who take pride in producing designs no one else can touch. —Jakob Schiller, Outside, 16 Feb. 2026

One member, Richard, sits down in front of the camera and begins as a very typical documentary-style talking head, saying his name, age and primary position, as if that’s a thing that will happen with the full group, but nobody else does it. —Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026

Adjective

Still, the impulse to try to teach kids to navigate a convoluted financial system is understandable, given that there’s so much else parents can’t prepare their kids for, economically. —Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2025

Here’s what else community members should know about the appointment of Ruszkowski and his authority as a conservator. —Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025

Phrases Containing else

• something else