What the difference between anyone and anyone else in the following sentences? Should I leave out else?
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John loves me more than anyone in the world.
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John loves me more than anyone else in the world.
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In 20 years John has earned more money than anyone has done.
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In 20 years John has earned more money than anyone else has done.
Best Answer
In both of your examples, you could leave out the "else" since it will be understood / implied.
in your examples, strictly speaking, you and John are included in "anyone", so what you are trying to say is
which is equivalent to
The same holds true for everyone.