otherwise

other·wise (ut̸h′ər wīz′)

adverb

in another manner; differently to believe otherwise
in all other points or respects an otherwise intelligent person
in other circumstances
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

modif.

In another way
differently, in a different way, contrarily, in an opposed way, under other conditions, in different circumstances, on the other hand, in other respects, in other ways; see also oppositely.
Antonyms like*, so*, in like manner.
Introducing an alternative threat
unless you do, with this exception, except on these conditions, barring this, in any other circumstances, except that, without this, unless … then, other than; see also unless.

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