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

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Springsteen was asked what it’s been like to watch someone else play a younger version of him. —Ellise Shafer, Variety, 19 June 2025

For his next act, Bill Zito tries something else no one thought possible, financially practical or any-which-way probable. —Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025

Adjective

United has taken a purposeful tact in recent years to go after routes no one else flies, often to underserved destinations, and to me that’s a big win for travelers. —Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025

Cue the happy tears, sweat, and whatever else life throws at you—these mascaras won't budge. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Dec. 2024

Phrases Containing else

• something else