elsewhere
ehls-EH-uh
Elsewhere (adverb) means In, at, or to some other place. Example: “If they don't have your size here, try looking elsewhere.”
adverb
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In, at, or to some other place.
"If they don't have your size here, try looking elsewhere."
"He spends most of the year elsewhere and only visits in summer."
"If you won’t serve us, we’ll go elsewhere."
"These particular trees are not to be found elsewhere."
"Many monuments sold in the US are crafted from granite produced in China, India and elsewhere overseas, while a lot of stone-working equipment comes from Europe."
— Tami Luhby, Headstone makers struggle to serve grieving families as supply chain woes continue (2022)
"The shop was closed, so we decided to eat elsewhere that evening."
How to use elsewhere
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSome other place — used when you mean "not here" without naming the exact location.
Common pairings
look elsewhere
go elsewhere
found elsewhere
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- elsewheres
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English elswher, from Old English elles hwǣr and elles hwerġen (“elsewhere”); it corresponds to else plus where. It is cognate with Old High German alleswār (“elsewhere”), from which came Middle High German alleswā, alswā (“elsewhere”).
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What does “elsewhere” mean?
The word “elsewhere” means in, at, or to some other place. In plain terms, some other place — used when you mean "not here" without naming the exact location.
How do you pronounce “elsewhere”?
“Elsewhere” is pronounced ehls-EH-uh (/ˈɛlsˌʍɛɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “elsewhere” in a sentence?
Here is “elsewhere” used in a sentence: “If they don't have your size here, try looking elsewhere.”
What part of speech is “elsewhere”?
“Elsewhere” is an adverb.
Is “elsewhere” a common word?
“Elsewhere” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How do you use elsewhere in a sentence?
Elsewhere replaces a phrase like in another place. For example: The restaurant was full, so we ate elsewhere, or The report is quiet on costs but covers them elsewhere. It points to a different location or a different part of something without naming it specifically, keeping the sentence concise.
What is the opposite of elsewhere?
The natural opposite is here, meaning this place rather than some other one. Words like locally or the phrase in this place also stand in contrast to elsewhere. Where elsewhere sends you somewhere different, here keeps you exactly where you already are.
Is elsewhere formal or informal?
Elsewhere is neutral and slightly formal, which lets it work comfortably in both everyday conversation and professional or academic writing. It sounds a little more polished than the phrase somewhere else, but it is not stiff, so you can use it naturally in almost any context.
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