elsewhere

/ˈɛlsˌwɛər/
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In a different place.

Examples

  • During the game, the ball rolled elsewhere and the play stopped.
  • The manager sent the report elsewhere for review.
  • The missing keys were found elsewhere in the house.
  • She looked elsewhere when the question was asked.
  • He decided to travel elsewhere after finishing his degree.

Similar words

somewhere else
away
out there
in another place

Meanings

In another place

adverb
everyday
neutral
At, in, from, or to a place that is not the one being discussed; somewhere else

Examples

  • She looked elsewhere when the question was asked.
  • The missing keys were found elsewhere in the house.
  • He decided to travel elsewhere after finishing his degree.
  • The manager sent the report elsewhere for review.
  • During the game, the ball rolled elsewhere and the play stopped.
  • She whispered that the secret was kept elsewhere, not here.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does elsewhere mean?

It means in a different place; at a place that is not the one being discussed.

How is elsewhere used as an adverb?

It functions as an adverb to show that an action happens at a place other than the one currently mentioned.

What are synonyms for elsewhere?

Synonyms include somewhere else, in another place, away, and out there.

Is elsewhere neutral in register?

It is a neutral register word used in everyday language.

How can elsewhere indicate direction or movement?

It can describe moving to or from a place that is not the current location.

Can you give an example sentence with elsewhere?

She looked for her keys elsewhere when they were not on the table.

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