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anywhere else



Definitions

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anywhere else
     1. adv. (set phrase) In any other place.
           I wouldn't be anywhere else on your birthday.
Analysis
anywhere
     1. adv. In or at any location or an unknown location.
           I don't know where I left my keys. They could be anywhere.
           I'd rather be anywhere else.
     2. adv. To (in the direction of) any location or an unknown location.
           Anywhere you go in France, there will be bread and wine with dinner.
else
     1. adj. (postpositive, used only with indefinite or interrogative pronouns) Other; in addition to previously mentioned items.
           The instructor is busy. Can anyone else help me?
     2. adv. (follows interrogative adverbs) Otherwise, if not.
           How else (=in what other way) can it be done?
           I'm busy Friday; when else (=what other time) works for you?

Example Sentences

There's no excuse for such pettiness here, or anywhere else either. 



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