Otherwise: meaning, definitions and examples

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otherwise

 

[ หˆสŒรฐษ™waษชz ]

Adverb / Conjunction
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

in a different way

In a different way or in different circumstances; if not; in other respects.

Synonyms

alternatively, or, or else

Examples of usage

  • He seemed very much on his guard; otherwise, he would not have been so determined.
  • She is usually very nice, but she can be quite rude otherwise.
  • We can go for a walk, or otherwise just relax at home.
Context #2 | Conjunction

connecting contrasting ideas

Used to introduce the second of two contrasting or opposing points, situations, etc.

Synonyms

however, nevertheless, yet

Examples of usage

  • He is very smart, but otherwise, he lacks common sense.
  • I don't mind going out, but otherwise, I would just stay home.
  • You can join us, otherwise, you can do your own thing.

Translations

Translations of the word "otherwise" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caso contrรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคฏเคฅเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ansonsten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kalau tidak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝะฐะบัˆะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ w przeciwnym razie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ•ใ‚‚ใชใ„ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sinon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de lo contrario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aksi takdirde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๋ ‡์ง€ ์•Š์œผ๋ฉด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุฅู„ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jinak

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ inak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฆๅˆ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sicer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ annars

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะนั‚ะฟะตัะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ›

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™ks halda

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de lo contrario

Etymology

The word 'otherwise' originated from the combination of 'other' and 'wise' in Middle English, meaning 'differently'. Over time, its usage expanded to include the meaning of 'in other respects' or 'or else'. The word has been in use since the 14th century, evolving in usage and context to its present-day meanings.

See also: another.

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