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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:

I don't know anything.Can I get you anything to drink?

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Ways to tell them apart:

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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