What is "otherwise" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does otherwise mean in English? Meaning of otherwise definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "otherwise" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "otherwise": other than as supposed or expected

Adjective

  • Meaning: other than as supposed or expected
  • Example: the outcome was otherwise
  • Synonyms: otherwise
  • Similar: other
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ˈʌð.ə(ɹ)ˌwaɪz/

    Meaning of "otherwise": in other respects or ways

    Adverb

  • Meaning: in other respects or ways
  • Example: he is otherwise normal the funds are not otherwise available an otherwise hopeless situation
  • Synonyms: otherwise
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ˈʌð.ə(ɹ)ˌwaɪz/

    Meaning of "otherwise": in another and different manner

    Adverb

  • Meaning: in another and different manner
  • Example: very soon you will know differently she thought otherwise there is no way out other than the fire escape
  • Synonyms: differently other than otherwise
  • Pronunciation in UK: /ˈʌð.ə(ɹ)ˌwaɪz/

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    otherwise in English: otherwise
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