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else

/ɛls/ conjunction · British & US
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What does else mean?

conjunction

Used to indicate an alternative or a different situation. It is often used in conjunction with if to indicate a choice between two possibilities.

Example

"If it's raining, we'll stay inside; otherwise, we'll go to the park."

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