else
word
/ˈɛɫs/
ELS
/ˈɛls/
ELS
Definition
Used after words like 'anything', 'someone', or 'where' to refer to other things or people besides the ones already mentioned.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used with pronouns and question words, e.g., 'anything else', 'someone else'. It often appears in questions and negative sentences. Avoid confusing with 'other', which is used differently (e.g., 'the other book').
Spanish: otro - másPortuguese (BR): outro - maisPortuguese (PT): outro - maisChinese (Simplified): 其他Chinese (Traditional): 其他Hindi: औरArabic: آخرBengali: আর - অন্যRussian: ещё - другойJapanese: 他 - ほかVietnamese: khác - nữaKorean: 다른 - 또Turkish: başkaUrdu: اور - مزیدIndonesian: lain - lainnya
Example Sentences
Do you want anything else?
basic
Is there anyone else coming to the party?
natural
If you need else, just ask me.
natural
Is there someone else I can call?
basic
Where else can we meet?
basic
I don't need anything else, thanks.
natural