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Intiqam88 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

another else / other else

What does "another else" mean?
Is "other else" correct?
Please, explain with examples.
  

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Both your examples are incorrect and mean nothing. Another and other can be followed by a noun : I need another book . I need other books .

— Cool Breeze

  • Both your examples are incorrect and mean nothing.
  • Another and other can be followed by a noun : I need another book .
  • I need other books .
  • CB
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Both your examples are incorrect and mean nothing. Another and other can be followed by a noun:

I need another book.
I need other books.

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Maria spilled wine on her dress. She had to change to another, else she'd be embarrassed the whole evening.

You need a comma between the two words.
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AlpheccaStarsMaria spilled wine on her dress. She had to change to another, else she'd be embarrassed the whole evening.You need a comma between the two words.
For my own edification, please. else without a preceding or sounds more British than American to me. Comment, A-
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Philipsounds more British than American to me
I agree. "lest" could be used in place of "else," too.
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PhilipFor my own edification, please. else without a preceding or sounds more British than American to me.
This Brit would always use 'or'.
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