Basic Details
Word: Elsewhere
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In or to another place; somewhere else.
Synonyms: Somewhere else, in another location
Antonyms: Here, nearby
Idioms and Phrases
- Look elsewhere: To search for something in a different location or to consider different options. Example: "If you can't find what you're looking for in this store, you may need to look elsewhere."
- Elsewhere in the world: Refers to other places around the globe or in different countries. Example: "Many animals are threatened by climate change, and elsewhere in the world, their habitats are disappearing."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I couldn't find my pen here, so I looked elsewhere in the classroom.
Example 2: The concert was sold out, so we decided to find another event elsewhere.
Example 3: Elsewhere, people were celebrating the festival with music and dance.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "elsewhere" is derived from the combination of "else" (meaning "other") and "where" (a location)? It first appeared in English literature in the late 15th century, helping describe locations outside of the immediate area.
Famous Quote
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle. While this quote doesnt mention "elsewhere," it speaks to the idea that greatness can be found not only here but also elsewhere."
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "elsewhere" mean?
a) In this place
b) At home
c) In another place
d) Nearby
Answer: c) In another place
2. Which of these is a synonym of "elsewhere"?
a) Here
b) Somewhere else
c) Right here
d) Nearby
Answer: b) Somewhere else
3. What is an antonym of "elsewhere"?
a) Nowhere
b) Everywhere
c) Here
d) Somewhere
Answer: c) Here
4. Which sentence uses "elsewhere" correctly?
a) My dog is playing elsewhere in the garden.
b) I saw a bird elsewhere fly.
c) Elsewhere the car is parked in the garage.
d) I want to eat elsewhere than this restaurant.
Answer: a) My dog is playing elsewhere in the garden.
5. What does "look elsewhere" mean?
a) Stay here
b) Search in a different place
c) Sit down
d) Wait for help
Answer: b) Search in a different place
