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Meaning of 'otherwise' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Otherwise [ adv.]
- In a different manner; in another way, or in other ways; differently; contrarily.
- In other respects.
- In different circumstances; under other conditions; as, I am engaged, otherwise I would accept.

Meaning of 'otherwise' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . otherwise [ r]
Meaning (1):
- in other respects or ways
Example in sentence:
  • an otherwise hopeless situation;
  • he is otherwise normal;
  • the funds are not otherwise available
Meaning (2):
- in another and different manner
Example in sentence:
  • she thought otherwise;
  • there is no way out other than the fire escape;
  • very soon you will know differently
3 . otherwise [ s]
Meaning (3):
- other than as supposed or expected
Example in sentence:
  • the outcome was otherwise

Nearby Words:

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