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Meaning of otherwise

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

otherwise

Pronunciation:/ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Other than supposed; different.

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

adverb

Definitions

  1. (manner) Differently, in another way.

    Example: Could I do otherwise than smile?.

  2. In different circumstances; or else.

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

  3. In all other respects.

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