elsewhere
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of elsewhere
before 900; Middle English elleswher, Old English elles hwǣr. See else, where
Explanation
When something happens in a different place, you can say it happens elsewhere. Your mom might say, "That sandwich smells terrible. Please take it elsewhere." The adverb elsewhere is a great word for emphasizing the idea of somewhere else. You might be unhappy with your job at a doughnut shop and decide it's time to look for work elsewhere, for example, or an antique shop owner might encourage you to buy a chair by saying, "It'll cost twice as much elsewhere!" In Old English, it was elles hwær.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, JustEat has said its riders are not taking part in the strikes in Milan or elsewhere as discussions are under way with local unions on coming up with specific measures where necessary.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
In California and elsewhere, Freddy’s is trying to expand in a market where many chains are struggling to grow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
But investors can perhaps find better bargains elsewhere in the space.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
That left a shortfall of roughly 4 million barrels a day that was met out of reserves held in China and elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
With obligations elsewhere, Ann Atwater could not attend the meeting that night.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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