Anyone vs. Anyone Else

alternative pro-forms any anyone else indefinite pronouns non-assertive pro-forms

What Is The Function of 'Else'?

'Else' is used after words beginning with 'any-', 'every-', 'no-', and 'some-' to mean 'other', 'another' or 'different'.

Example

Let's leave before he wants us to see anyone else (= another person).

It means, the speakers have met several people already, but they want to leave before they have to meet 'another' person.

Let's leave before anyone else (= another/an additional person) comes to say hello.

It means, the speakers have met several people already, but they want to leave before they have to introduce themselves to 'another' person.

Consider another example:

Example

Mary can draw better than anyone. (Incorrect)

Mary can draw better than anyone else. (Correct)

'Anyone' means any person at all including 'Mary'. So it's important to separate 'Mary' from anyone else.

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