Word
elsewhere
Phoneticselse·where, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɛɫˌswɛɹ/
UK/ˈɛlsweə/
Adverb of place
Definitions
01in or to another place
B1 · Intermediate
adv. in, at, or to another place.
adv. in or to another place; used to indicate a location other than the one currently being mentioned.
“The shop was closed, so we had to look for a gift elsewhere.”
“If the local authorities cannot provide the necessary funding, the researchers will be forced to seek financial support elsewhere.”
Synonyms
02a different place
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Literary · Formal
n. a place that is not here or not the one you are talking about.
n. a different place or a different state of being; often used after a preposition like 'from'.
“She felt like she belonged in some mysterious elsewhere.”
“The report suggests that the problems seen in this city are actually being imported from an unspecified elsewhere.”
Usage
Often functions as a 'pro-noun' for a location that is not explicitly named.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “elsewhere” in context.
Verb
01. focus elsewhere
“The company decided to focus elsewhere after the project failed to gain traction.”
verb + adv
02. go elsewhere
“The restaurant was too crowded, so we decided to go elsewhere for dinner.”
verb + adv
03. look elsewhere
“If you are not satisfied with our service, you are free to look elsewhere.”
verb + adv
04. seek help elsewhere
“The local clinic was closed, so we had to seek help elsewhere.”
verb + noun + adv
05. spend money elsewhere
“Investors are choosing to spend their money elsewhere due to the high taxes.”
verb + noun + adv
Adverb
06. exist elsewhere
“This species of bird does not exist elsewhere in the world.”
verb + adv
07. occur elsewhere
“Similar problems have occurred elsewhere in the country.”
verb + adv
08. elsewhere in the universe
Real-World Examples
“Wildfires are an increasing problem in Europe and elsewhere.” “Elsewhere in the village, the residents of 11 other houses had also been told to leave by the army.” “The government cannot keep treating probation as the place where the consequences of failures elsewhere in the criminal justice system are dumped.” “Here and elsewhere in the programme, some of the music’s bright colours felt a little muted.” Etymology
From Middle English elswher, from Old English elles hwǣr and elles hwerġen (“elsewhere”); corresponding with else + where. Cognate with Old High German alleswār (“elsewhere”), whence Middle High German alleswā, alswā (“elsewhere”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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