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otherwise

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pronoun

oth·​er·​wise ˈə-t͟hər-ˌwīz How to pronounce otherwise (audio)
: something or anything else : something to the contrary
was ordered to testify and could not do otherwise

otherwise

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adverb

1
: in a different way or manner
glossed over or otherwise handled Playboy
All shows begin at 8:00 unless otherwise noted.
2
: in different circumstances
might otherwise have left
The test helps identify problems that might have otherwise gone unnoticed.
3
: in other respects
an otherwise flimsy farce Current Biography
I didn't like the ending, but otherwise it was a very good book.
The patient had a foot problem, but she was otherwise healthy.
4
: if not
do what I tell you, otherwise you'll be sorry
Tickets can be bought in advance at a discount; otherwise they can be purchased at the door for full price.
5
: not
—paired with an adjective, adverb, noun, or verb to indicate its contrary or to suggest an indefinite alternative
people whose deeds, admirable or otherwise John Fischeralmost thirty thousand women, Irish and otherwise J. M. Burnshis opinion as to the success or otherwise of it — Australian Dictionary of Biography

otherwise

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adjective

: different
if conditions were otherwise

Synonyms

Adverb

Example Sentences

Adverb All of the books had been burned or otherwise destroyed. The women talked in the living room while the men were otherwise occupied. Art allows us to express things that we would not be able to express otherwise. Something must be wrong; otherwise, he would have called. The test helps identify problems that might otherwise go unnoticed. One of the boys has a freckle on his cheek. Otherwise, the twins are nearly identical. I didn't like the ending, but otherwise it was a very good book. Adjective If conditions were otherwise, I wouldn't be so worried. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adverb
The Commission is already blocking some $6 billion in funds envisaged for Hungary in a separate COVID economic recovery stimulus, saying the money would otherwise be at risk of being misused. Fox News, 19 Sep. 2022 The potato flavor tasted slightly artificial, almost like instant mashed potatoes, but otherwise these were a reliable choice that cooked up nicely according to package directions. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 19 Sep. 2022 Second quarter Dallas kicked a field goal to go up 17-3 in the second quarter, which was rather uneventful otherwise. Jonathan X. Simmons, cleveland, 18 Sep. 2022 The soil created by the human composting process could be used on private land with permission and otherwise would be subject to the same restrictions as scattering cremated remains in the state. Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2022 The study monitored 30 individuals who were classified as either overweight or obese, but were otherwise healthy, who all participated in a calorie-restricted diet that lasted for four weeks. Chloe Taylor, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2022 Hassan is otherwise up against two intra-party challengers, The Washington Post writes. Brigid Kennedy, The Week, 13 Sep. 2022 Unemployment may approve training courses, which can be made available when a person can no longer perform in their customary occupation but are otherwise employable. Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022 The palace’s website notes that it will be closed on the day of the queen’s funeral, but is otherwise open. Allison Pohle, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022
Adjective
To shave around 100 pounds from the otherwise 3300-pound GR, the trim replaces the rear bench with a pair of chassis braces. Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022 Prairie dresses add a feminine touch to your otherwise masculine Western wardrobe. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2022 Notably, the smooth saxophone glided through the robust band, standing out among the otherwise head-banging song. Griffin Wiles, The Indianapolis Star, 25 June 2022 Absent the Derby winner — the fourth consecutive year there’s no real chance at a Triple Crown at the Preakness — the focus is on the filly in what Lukas called an otherwise vanilla race. Stephen Whyno, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2022 Its pine-shaded avenues are a shock of green on the otherwise arid steppe, lined with chocolate factories, barbecue restaurants, and gift shops that sell bittersweet jams made from the berry of the town's namesake plant. Mark Johanson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2022 Fanning softened the otherwise sultry look with a simple sweep of light pink blush and a matching lip. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2022 The lip oils' signature fragrances include 8 percent precious sandalwood, which is used to counterbalance their otherwise fruity notes. Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Apr. 2022 Additionally, Colegrove noted and photographed each tuft of pale fur, a dollop of cream on an otherwise coffee and cinnamon pelt. Elizabeth Miller, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Pronoun, Adverb, and Adjective

Middle English, from Old English (on) ōthre wīsan in another manner

First Known Use

Pronoun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of otherwise was in the 13th century

Phrases Containing otherwise

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