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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In these places, led by regions like Sudan, Gaza, and South Sudan, children are three times more likely to die before their fifth birthday and 10 times more likely to grow up in extreme poverty than children born elsewhere. — David Miliband, Time, 19 Oct. 2026 But these programs are disconnected and spread out across the state, creating a situation where students in one part of Connecticut may have access to opportunities that are walled off from students living elsewhere. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 The Panthers ultimately emerged from Lincoln Financial Field with a 25-14 win over the Eagles — thanks to Tyus’ brilliance, an impressive season debut from right tackle Taylor Moton and excellence elsewhere across the roster. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026 But in Chicago, two losing seasons brought public complaints about the roster and talk of going elsewhere. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 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

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“Elsewhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elsewhere. Accessed 19 Oct. 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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