otherwise (B1)

adverb, conjunction

Pronunciation: /ˈʌð.ər.waɪz/

Definition

In a different way or manner; differently.

Examples

• I would have gone to the party, but I was too tired.

• He spoke very quickly, and I couldn't understand him otherwise.

• She looked at him, and he knew she understood otherwise.

How to Use otherwise

otherwise (conjunction)

Used to introduce the likely result if something does not happen or if something is not done. — "You must study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam."

otherwise (adverb)

In a different way or manner. — "She could not think of anything otherwise."

otherwise (adverb)

In all other respects; apart from that. — "The movie was excellent, but otherwise it was a disappointment."

Synonyms of otherwise

Words with a similar meaning to otherwise:

• alternatively
• else
• differently
• or else

Antonyms of otherwise

Words with the opposite meaning to otherwise:

• similarly
• likewise

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