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ELSE

(adj., adverb, conj.)
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There are 3 meanings of the word Else.

How to pronounce else:

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Else - as an adjective

(used only with indefinite or interrogative pronouns) other; in addition to previously mentioned items.

Example: "The instructor is busy. can anyone else help me?"

Else - as an adverb

(follows interrogative adverbs) otherwise, if not.

Example: "How else (=in what other way) can it be done?"

Else - as a conjunction

For otherwise; or else.

Example: "Then the wronskian of f and g must be nonzero, else they could not be linearly independent."

Example Sentences

"I can't find my keys anywhere. Have you seen them anywhere else?"
"She always puts everyone else's needs before her own."
"No one else can understand what I'm going through."
"We have to find someone else for the job."
"He wasn't satisfied with his meal, so he ordered something else."
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Word Game Points

Is ELSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, else is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ELSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is ELSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, else is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ELSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is ELSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, else is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ELSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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