otherwise (Meaning)
otherwise (s)
other than as supposed or expected
otherwise (r)
in other respects or ways
in another and different manner
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of otherwise
otherwise Sentence Examples
- If you finish your homework, you can play with your friends; otherwise, you'll have to wait until tomorrow.
- The doctor recommended exercise and a healthy diet; otherwise, my condition might worsen.
- You need to pay the rent today; otherwise, you'll face eviction.
- If you don't apologize for your behavior, I'll have no choice but to report you to the authorities; otherwise, I'll let it slide.
- The instructions clearly stated that the medication should be taken with water; otherwise, it could cause serious side effects.
- If you submit the project by Friday, you'll receive full credit; otherwise, you'll lose points for tardiness.
- I need you to return the book by next week; otherwise, I'll have to charge you a late fee.
- If you continue to smoke, your health will deteriorate rapidly; otherwise, you have a good chance of living a long and healthy life.
- You must follow the speed limit; otherwise, you could receive a traffic ticket or even cause an accident.
- If you don't start studying now, you'll fail the exam; otherwise, you have a good chance of passing with a high score.
FAQs About the word otherwise
other than as supposed or expected, in other respects or ways, in another and different mannerIn a different manner; in another way, or in other ways; different
else, differently,other (than), dissimilarly,variously, diversely
likewise, likewise,,similarly, similarly
If you finish your homework, you can play with your friends; otherwise, you'll have to wait until tomorrow.
The doctor recommended exercise and a healthy diet; otherwise, my condition might worsen.
You need to pay the rent today; otherwise, you'll face eviction.
If you don't apologize for your behavior, I'll have no choice but to report you to the authorities; otherwise, I'll let it slide.
