else
Translation
else, other, different
Examples
What else do you need?
What else do you need?
Ask somebody else.
Ask somebody else.
Or else you will be late.
Or else you will be late.
Grammar Patterns
((question word)) else in addition, besides Who else is coming?
((indefinite pronoun)) else other, different I need something else.
or else otherwise, if not Hurry up, or else we'll be late.
Similar Words
Synonyms: otherwise, besides, in addition
Etymology
From Old English 'elles', meaning 'in another way, otherwise'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as adding 'one more thing' to a question or statement. 'Who else is coming?' means 'Who, in addition to the people we know, is coming?'