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User_gary Posted 19 years ago
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a kind of intensifier

0Come early, 00or else00 you won't get anything to eat.02br
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00Put your coat on, 00or else00 yo'll catch cold.02br
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00Here, else acts 00as a kind of intensifier00.02br
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00What does `a kind of intensifier' mean in this sentence?02br
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00Could anyone explain it, please?0-
  

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02br 02br 00Come early, or you won't get anything to eat. 02br 02br 00Come early, or else you won't get anything to eat. Warns the person that they should try to be there early.

  • 02br 02br 00Come early, or you won't get anything to eat.
  • 02br 02br 00Come early, or else you won't get anything to eat.
  • Warns the person that they should try to be there early.
  • If they are late, they won't get anything to eat.
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0A type of intensifier.02br
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00'or else' is almost a warning (but often a light-hearted one).02br
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00Come early, or you won't get anything to eat. Simply states that if you arrive late you'll miss the food.02br
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00Come early, or else you won't get anything to eat. Warns the person that they should try to be there early. If t

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