Elsewhere: meaning, definitions and examples

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elsewhere

 

[ หŒษ›lsหˆwษ›ห(r) ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

in a different place

In or to another place or other places; in other respects.

Synonyms

in another place, somewhere else.

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Word Description / Examples
elsewhere

Used to indicate that something is happening or exists in a different place than the current one. Often used in formal or written contexts.

  • You won't find a better deal elsewhere.
  • The documents that you need are stored elsewhere.
somewhere else

Used to refer to an unspecified different location. Informal and flexible in tone, suitable for both spoken and written contexts.

  • Can we talk somewhere else?
  • If he's not here, he must be somewhere else.
in another place

A more specific and less formal way to indicate that something is in a different location. It emphasizes the existence or action happening in a different, but unspecified, place.

  • I left my keys in another place.
  • The meeting will be held in another place.

Examples of usage

  • He must have gone elsewhere for the weekend.
  • I tried to find her, but she was elsewhere.
Context #2 | Adverb

in other respects

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.

Synonyms

conversely, on the other hand.

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elsewhere

Use 'elsewhere' to indicate a different place or location.

  • He is busy right now but you might find him elsewhere in the building.
  • They decided to look for jobs elsewhere due to the limited opportunities in their town.
on the other hand

Use 'on the other hand' to present an alternative point of view or contrasting idea, often within the same discussion or argument.

  • The job offers a high salary. On the other hand, it requires long working hours.
  • She wanted to buy a new car. On the other hand, she thought it would be better to save the money.
conversely

Use 'conversely' when presenting a situation or fact that contrasts with what was previously mentioned.

  • Many people enjoy sunny weather. Conversely, some prefer the rain.
  • She loves hiking in the mountains. Conversely, he prefers the beach.

Examples of usage

  • I agree with you. Elsewhere, however, I must disagree.

Translations

Translations of the word "elsewhere" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น em outro lugar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคนเฅ€เค‚ เค”เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช anderswo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ di tempat lain

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒ ั–ะฝัˆะพะผัƒ ะผั–ัั†ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gdzie indziej

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไป–ใฎๅ ดๆ‰€ใง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ailleurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ en otro lugar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baลŸka yerde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค๋ฅธ ๊ณณ์—์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠ ู…ูƒุงู† ุขุฎุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jinde

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ inde

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœจๅˆซๅค„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ drugje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ annars staรฐar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัา›ะฐ ะถะตั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฎแƒ•แƒ แƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baลŸqa yerdษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ en otro lugar

Etymology

The word 'elsewhere' originated from Middle English, combining the words 'els' (meaning 'other') and 'where'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The adverbial sense of 'in or to another place' has been commonly used in literature and everyday speech to indicate a different location or situation.

See also: else.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,989, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.