or else

1. Regardless of any extenuating circumstances, no matter what, as in Be there on time or else! [Second half of 1800s]

2. Otherwise, in different circumstances, as in Present your case now, or else you won't have a chance . [c. 1300]

Example Sentences

Six hovering angels shade their eyes with their hands, or else they shield their eyes behind transparent colored disks — think 14th century sunglasses.

From Los Angeles Times

Under Yukon law, a newly elected official must take the oath within 40 days of their election or else their win "shall be considered null".

From BBC

Please pick your one favorite in each category and focus on that, or else we’ll be overwhelmed!

From New York Times

And that she would be going back to work or else there would be consequences?

From BBC

Rather too much time is spent repeating staged close-ups of a left hand sketching in ink or applying paint, or else executing inscrutable mirror-writing on parchment — Leonardo’s secretive signature method — coupled with explanatory voice-over.

From Los Angeles Times