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else

else [ elss ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. in addition: used to refer in a vague way to an additional person, place, or thing
Something else I'd like to see is more jobs for skilled workers.
What else did she say?
I didn't go anywhere else.

2. different: used to refer in a vague way to somebody or something different or alternative
Let's try something else.
He was unhappy and considered working somewhere else.

[ Old English elles< Indo-European]

or else 

1. 
otherwise
Go away, or else I'll call the police.
 

2. 
used to make a threat
Have it ready by tomorrow, or else!


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