something else

The phrase "something else" is versatile and often used informally to indicate either an unspecified item or an exceptional quality, either positive or negative.

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Definition

B1General

(informal)A different or additional thing that is not specified.

Example

  • I thought I wanted a coffee, but now I think I want something else.

B2General

(informal)A person or thing that is remarkable, either exceptionally good or bad.

Example

  • Her performance was truly something else.
  • The weather today is really something else—I've never seen such a storm.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "something else":

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