or else

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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

Those fault lines are much clearer now and Iraola will know that his midfield must become harder to break down or else his side will keep on conceding.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 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

“They said, ‘Come before it opens or else you’ll be waiting around the corner!’

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 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

“I’ve got to get him before he goes or else my chances are ruined. And there’s no one handsomer in Egypt Town.”

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

or else

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