otherwise Definition
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
otherwise Synonyms
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.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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