otherwise (Meaning)

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otherwise (s)

other than as supposed or expected

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otherwise (r)

in other respects or ways

in another and different manner

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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.

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otherwise Sentence Examples

  1. If you finish your homework, you can play with your friends; otherwise, you'll have to wait until tomorrow.
  2. The doctor recommended exercise and a healthy diet; otherwise, my condition might worsen.
  3. You need to pay the rent today; otherwise, you'll face eviction.
  4. 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.
  5. The instructions clearly stated that the medication should be taken with water; otherwise, it could cause serious side effects.
  6. If you submit the project by Friday, you'll receive full credit; otherwise, you'll lose points for tardiness.
  7. I need you to return the book by next week; otherwise, I'll have to charge you a late fee.
  8. If you continue to smoke, your health will deteriorate rapidly; otherwise, you have a good chance of living a long and healthy life.
  9. You must follow the speed limit; otherwise, you could receive a traffic ticket or even cause an accident.
  10. 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

differently,else,other (than), diversely, dissimilarly,variously

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.