Otherwise

adjective

/ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/

Word Frequency: 52.8

Definitions

1.adjectiveOther than supposed; different.

"He said he didn’t do it, but the evidence was otherwise."

2.adverb(manner) Differently, in another way.

"Could I do otherwise than smile?."

3.adverbIn different circumstances; or else.

"I’m not well today, otherwise I would have helped. You have to open your umbrella, otherwise you'll get wet."

4.adverbIn all other respects.

"He lost his temper once in a while. Otherwise he behaved rationally."

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