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Meaning of otherwise
The primary meaning of the word "otherwise" is to indicate a different situation or possibility.
Etymology of otherwise
The word "otherwise" has its roots in Old English, with "other" coming from "ōþer" meaning "other" and "wise" coming from "wīs" meaning "manner" or "way"
The word has been in use since the 9th century, initially as "ōþerwīs" and later evolving into "otherwise"
Synonyms
alternatively
on the other hand
otherwise
or else
if not
unless
except
barring
save
excepting
excluding
leaving out
omitting
minus
without
minus
excluding
saving
barring
omitting
leaving out
save
if not
or else
alternatively
on the contrary
conversely
instead
in lieu of
rather
differently
separately
apart from
besides
other than
except for
outside of
save for
barring
omitting
Definitions
- Used to indicate a different situation or possibility
- * Used to indicate a contrary or alternative condition
- * Used to introduce a possibility or situation that is different from the one already mentioned
Usage Examples
- I'll go to the party, otherwise I'll be home watching TV
- * She'll attend the meeting, otherwise she'll miss important discussions
- * He'll finish the project on time, otherwise he'll have to work overtime
Antonyms
similarly
likewise
also
too
moreover
furthermore
in addition
equally
just as
similarly
correspondingly
identically
uniformly
consistently
routinely
normally
usually
typically
customarily
habitually
ordinarily
commonly