elsewise

Meanings

• adverb

  Used to indicate an alternative or opposite way, direction, or solution.

  - "Instead of going left, you should go elsewise to reach your destination."
  - "If you failed the first test, you have another chance to try elsewise."
  - "The puzzle had a solution, but we had to find it elsewise."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with elsewise
elsewhen , elsewhere

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Variants

List of all variants of elsewise that leads to same result
eulogise , eulogised , eulogises , eulogising , eulogize

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Etymology

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From Old English 'elseweoxan', meaning 'in another direction'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'elsewise' was used in the 17th century to describe a method of dividing a circle into six equal parts.

2. In the game of chess, the term 'elsewise' is used to describe a move that is not the most obvious or common one, but an alternative move that could potentially lead to a different outcome.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alternatives: Elsewise refers to alternatives or options, which can be used when the primary choice is not available or not suitable.

2. Opposites: Elsewise can also refer to opposites or counterparts, which are diametrically opposed in meaning or nature.

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Culture

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Elsewise has been used in various forms of literature and art to represent alternatives or choices. In music, the term 'elsewise' is sometimes used in song titles to suggest a change in direction or theme.

How to Memorize "elsewise"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where you are faced with two choices, one being the primary choice and the other being the 'elsewise' choice. Imagine yourself making the 'elsewise' choice and visualize the outcome.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'elsewise' with the idea of alternatives or opposites. Create mental associations between the word and concepts such as 'different', 'alternative', or 'opposite'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to remember the meaning of 'elsewise'. For example, you could remember it as 'E-LSE-WISE' standing for 'E-very-L-ast-S-ignificant-W-ay-I-n-S-ituations-E'.

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