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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In California and elsewhere, Freddy’s is trying to expand in a market where many chains are struggling to grow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
But investors can perhaps find better bargains elsewhere in the space.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
China’s automakers have rapidly displaced competitors elsewhere in the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
And their dog, Marley, had to stay elsewhere as he was not allowed at their hotel.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
The way he stared at Joe’s face seemed both intent—as if there were no one else in the world—and also focused elsewhere.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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