elsewhere

adverb

else·​where ˈel(t)s-ˌ(h)wer How to pronounce elsewhere (audio)
Synonyms of elsewherenext
: in or to another place
took my business elsewhere

Examples of elsewhere in a Sentence

The angry customer said he would take his business elsewhere. Elsewhere in the same book she gives another date. The parts are produced elsewhere.
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The kitchen clock shows information relevant to the kitchen, while the office display can show information generated elsewhere in the house. — New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026 Floods originating from a glacial lake struck the same valley in 2025, while an ice and rock avalanche occurred elsewhere in the area in 2024. — Sibi Arasu, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Sheehan, who supports Prop 1, also called the Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act, responded to the Facebook post in a comment, asking the group to hold its event elsewhere. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026 That makes gas in Monterey potentially more expensive than diesel elsewhere. — Willa Rubin, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for elsewhere

Word History

Etymology

Middle English elleswher, going back to Old English elles hwær — more at else entry 1, where entry 1

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of elsewhere was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing elsewhere

Rhymes for elsewhere

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Browse Nearby Words

elsewhence
elsewhere
elsewhither
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“Elsewhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elsewhere. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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elsewhere

adverb
else·​where ˈels-ˌ(h)we(ə)r How to pronounce elsewhere (audio)
-ˌ(h)wa(ə)r
: in or to another place
took my business elsewhere

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