ELSE


Meaning of ELSE in English

■ adverb

1》 in addition; besides.

2》 different; instead.

Phrases

or ~ used to introduce the second of two alternatives.

↘in circumstances different from those mentioned.

↘used as a threat or warning.

Origin

OE elles , of Gmc origin.

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