- else
- elseW1S1 [els] adv[: Old English; Origin: elles]1.) [used after words beginning with 'some-', 'every-', 'any-', and 'no-', and after question words]a) besides or in addition to someone or something▪ There's something else I'd like to talk about as well.▪ I'd like you to come, and anyone else who's free.▪ He was awake now, as was everyone else.▪ Who else was at the party?▪ 'Two coffees, please.' 'Anything else?' 'No, thanks.'▪ Above all else (=more than any other things) she was seeking love.b) used to talk about a different person, thing, place etc▪ He went to live with another woman.▪ I'd like to live anywhere else but here.▪ If I can't trust you, who else can I trust?2.) or elsespokena) used to say that there will be a bad result if someone does not do something▪ Hurry up or else we'll miss the train.b) used to say what another possibility might be▪ The salesman will reduce the price or else include free insurance.c) used to threaten someone▪ Hand over the money, or else!see usage note ↑unless3.) BrE spoken used after a question word to say that the thing, person, or place you have mentioned is the only one possible▪ 'What are you doing?' 'Waiting for you, what else?'4.) what else can sb do/say?spoken used to say that it is impossible to do or say anything apart from what has been mentioned▪ 'Will you really sell the house? ' 'What else can I do? I can't live here.'
Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.