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Anyone else vs. Anyone

Anyone else

/ˌɛniˈwʌn ɛls/
A phrase used to refer to other people besides the one being specified.

Examples:

Synonyms:

This word has no synonyms

Antonyms:

Anyone

/ˈeniwʌn/
An unspecified person or people, used when it does not matter who

Examples:

How can anyone think this is justice?There's nothing anyone can do about it now.Never judge anyone by another's opinions.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Anyone is used when referring to any person without specification.
  • Anyone else refers to any person other than the one(s) already mentioned or considered.
  • If youre looking for somebody in general, use anyone.'
  • Use anyone else if you want someone other than a specific person already involved.
  • Remember that else adds the idea of exclusion of the mentioned person.
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