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or else

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All (2) Adverb (1) Conjunction (1)

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otherwise adv.
or conj.

ADVERB

otherwise

Synonyms

STRONG

differently

WEAK

any other way at another time contrarily diversely elseways if not in different circumstances on the other hand or then under other conditions variously

CONJUNCTION

Synonyms

WEAK

as a choice as a substitute as an alternative conversely either in other words in preference to in turn on the other hand or but or only preferentially

Antonyms

WEAK

neither nor without choice

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or else

He added: "We need to understand how this breach could occur, or else risk it being repeated."

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

Six other cases were closed because the AG’s office said it couldn’t prove those voters knew they weren’t qualified, or else their manner of registration couldn’t be determined.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

The pressure to make precisely the right choice — or else — is what’s gotten society’s bedsheets in a twist.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

Either shares of semiconductors and other AI infrastructure plays would be up, or else it would be the “Magnificent Seven” and everything else.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026

It had already subsided some, or else he would not be as far above the water as he was.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig

or else

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