elsewhat

/ˈɛlswhɒt/

Definitions

1. noun

a hypothetical or unknown something, especially in a situation where an explanation is needed, or as an alternative to ‘something else’.

“She wondered what the professor meant by ‘elsewhat’ in the lecture.”

2. adverb

used to indicate the occurrence of an alternative or an unknown circumstance.

“The manager said she would call me later or elsewhat I was to go home.”

Synonyms

  • elsewhen
  • elsewhere
  • something else

Antonyms

  • nobody
  • nothing