otherwise
/ˈʌð.ɚˌwaɪz/adjective, adverb3 syllables
Otherwise means: other than as supposed or expected.
Synonyms for otherwise5
adjective, as in other than as supposed or expected
adverb, as in in another and different manner
also used for otherwise
elsewise, contrarily, contrastingly
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What does otherwise mean?3
adjective
1
other than as supposed or expected“the outcome was otherwise”
adverb
1
in another and different manner“very soon you will know differently”
2
in other respects or ways“he is otherwise normal”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Otherwise in a sentence
- Hurry up, otherwise you'll be late for lunch.CK
- Don't waste your youth, otherwise you'll regret it later.LittleBoy
- Even if you know the truth, you had better pretend otherwise at present.CM
- The food wasn't very delicious, but otherwise the party was a success.CK
- Pipe down, otherwise you will be hauled out.ddnktr
- He is a little slow, but otherwise he is a good student.voxbubnya
- You have to talk really loud, otherwise he won't understand us.human600
- Put the teapot on the burner, otherwise the tea will be cold.belgavox
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