We use 'else' to talk about extra people, things, or ideas. It means 'other' or 'more'. It often comes after words like 'someone', 'anything', or 'anyone'.
Do you want something else?
Is anyone else coming here?
'Else' can mean 'or else' or 'otherwise' when talking about what might happen if something does not happen. It shows a warning or result.
Hurry up, else we will be late.
Do it quickly, else you fail.
In computer programming, 'else' is used to show what happens if a condition is false. It gives an alternative action in decision making.
If x is true, do this else do that.
Use else for different code parts.
'Else' can mean a different place or person you do not name. It shows that it is not the one already mentioned.
She wants to go somewhere else.
Someone else called you earlier.
We use 'else' in questions to find out more options or people in addition to those already known.
What else do you want?
Who else is here now?
'Else' can show that no other people or things are included except the one mentioned. It stresses exclusiveness.
No one else knows the secret.
Nobody else can help us now.
