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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That is not the case elsewhere in the U.S.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
The company added that almost 4,000 properties "may be experiencing low pressure or an intermittent supply during the day" elsewhere in the county.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Homeowners stay put, enjoying ever-rising property values, while renters are forced to leave the city and start over elsewhere with no equity built up.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Whichever avenue is under review, the court has argued that relief should be found elsewhere.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
As I sign, though, my mind wanders elsewhere.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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