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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