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Anything else vs. Anything

Anything else

/ˌɛnɪˈθɪŋ ɛls/
Refers to something in addition or different from what was previously mentioned

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Anything

/ˈeniθɪŋ/
Used to refer to an unspecified object, event, or matter.

Examples:

Clyde was getting very bold to even suggest anything like that.No man ever really gave me anything."'I have not yet arrived at anything deeper, mother.'

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Anything refers to any object, event, or matter without specification.
  • Anything else refers to something additional or different beyond what has already been mentioned.
  • Use anything when you are open to options or not specifying.
  • Use anything else when you want to know if theres an addition to what youve considered.
  • Anything else implies there has been a prior consideration of something.
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