Otherwise: meaning, definitions and examples
๐
otherwise
[ หสรฐษwaษชz ]
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.
connecting contrasting ideas
Used to introduce the second of two contrasting or opposing points, situations, etc.
Synonyms
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:
๐ต๐น caso contrรกrio
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคจเฅเคฏเคฅเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช ansonsten
๐ฎ๐ฉ kalau tidak
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฝะฐะบัะต
๐ต๐ฑ w przeciwnym razie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใชใใจ
๐ซ๐ท sinon
๐ช๐ธ de lo contrario
๐น๐ท aksi takdirde
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ทธ๋ ์ง ์์ผ๋ฉด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฅูุง
๐จ๐ฟ jinak
๐ธ๐ฐ inak
๐จ๐ณ ๅฆๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ sicer
๐ฎ๐ธ annars
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะนัะฟะตัะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษks halda
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.