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other·wise (ut̸h′ər wīz′)

adverb

  1. in another manner; differently to believe otherwise
  2. in all other points or respects an otherwise intelligent person
  3. in other circumstances
  4. if not: used as a conjunctive adverb do it right; otherwise, you'll have to do it over

Etymology: ME othre wise < OE on othre wisan: see wise

adjective

in another condition; different the answer could not be otherwise

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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