otherwise

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otherwise
ˈʌðəwʌɪz Listen
Meanings
adverb
  • in circumstances different from those present or considered; or else.
    E.g. the collection is a good draw that brings visitors who might not come otherwise
  • in other respects; apart from that.
    E.g. an otherwise totally black cat with a single white whisker
  • in a different way.
    E.g. he means mischief—it's no good pretending otherwise
adjective
  • in a different state or situation.
    E.g. I would that it were otherwise

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