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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Elsewhere, Strategy rose 7.9% as the bitcoin-focused company’s turnaround plan continued to lift shares.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
Elsewhere at the show, there is technology that aims to keep cyclists alive and injury-free.
From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026
Elsewhere, you might buy a “grill,” only to find yourself with a pellet smoker, which has more in common with your indoor oven than a Weber kettle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Elsewhere, Southampton, who will start the season on minus four points after the Spygate scandal, travel to Watford on the opening weekend and promoted Cardiff welcome Welsh rivals Wrexham on Monday, 17 August.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Elsewhere, the students have tangible advantages—better theaters, bigger stages, parents who buy them private voice lessons and put them in expensive theater camps.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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