CEFR B1

otherwise

adverb, conjunction

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: alternatively, else, differently, or else

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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."

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