else


Definition: Meaning of, else in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɛls /

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  1. [used after words beginning with 'some-', 'every-', 'any-', and 'no-', and after question words] besides or in addition to someone or something
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  2. [used after words beginning with 'some-', 'every-', 'any-', and 'no-', and after question words] used to talk about a different person, thing, place etc
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  3. or else spoken used to say that there will be a bad result if someone does not do something
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  4. or else spoken used to say what another possibility might be
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  5. or else spoken used to threaten someone
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  6. British English spoken used after a question word to say that the thing, person, or place you have mentioned is the only one possible
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  7. what else can somebody do/say? spoken used to say that it is impossible to do or say anything apart from what has been mentioned
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else used in phrases

  • or else (adverb)
    1. in place of, or as an alternative to
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