Pronunciation: /ɛls/

Definitions of else

noun definition if has any

Example Sentences

A1 I don't want anything else for dessert.

A2 Do you have anything else to add to the conversation?

B1 Is there something else we need to consider before making a decision?

B2 I can't think of anything else that needs to be done before the event.

C1 There is nothing else that can be done to improve the situation.

C2 I have everything I need, nothing else is necessary.

adverb in addition; besides

Example Sentences

A1 I don't want anything else for dinner.

A2 Is there anyone else coming to the party?

B1 I have to finish this report before anything else.

B2 She didn't have anywhere else to go.

C1 We couldn't find anyone else who was able to help.

C2 There was nothing else that could be done to save the project.

pronoun in addition to the persons or things mentioned; as well

Example Sentences

A1 I don't want anything else for dessert.

A2 Do you have anything else to add to the discussion?

B1 If you don't like this movie, we can watch something else.

B2 I need to buy some groceries, is there anything else you need?

C1 She couldn't find her keys anywhere else in the house.

C2 There is no one else I would rather spend my time with.

conjunction used to introduce a further and stronger or more surprising point

Example Sentences

A1 I want to go to the store, but I don't have anywhere else to be.

A2 She doesn't like coffee, so she always orders something else at the cafe.

B1 I can't find my keys anywhere else, so they must be in the car.

B2 He tried everything else to fix the problem before calling a professional.

C1 The company is considering expanding to new markets, but they need to focus on their current operations first before doing anything else.

C2 Despite her busy schedule, she always makes time for everything else that is important to her.

Examples of else in a Sentence

formal Is there anything else I can assist you with today?

informal Do you want anything else from the store?

slang I don't want to hang out with anyone else tonight.

figurative She was lost in her own thoughts, with no room for anyone else.

Grammatical Forms of else

past tense

elsed

plural

elses

comparative

elsier

superlative

elsest

present tense

else

future tense

will else

perfect tense

have elsed

continuous tense

is elseing

singular

else

positive degree

else

infinitive

to else

gerund

elsing

participle

elsing

Origin and Evolution of else

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'else' originated from Old English 'elles' which means 'other, otherwise'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'else' has retained its original meaning of 'other' or 'otherwise' but has become more commonly used in modern English to indicate an alternative or additional option.