elsewhere

adverb

else·​where ˈel(t)s-ˌ(h)wer How to pronounce elsewhere (audio)
: 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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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

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Cite this Entry

“Elsewhere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elsewhere. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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