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otherwise
adjective
adverb
Other than as supposed or expected
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ˈʌ.ðəˌwaɪz
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adjective
Other than as supposed or expected
“The outcome was otherwise”
adverb
In other respects or ways
“He is otherwise normal”
adverb
In another and different manner
“Very soon you will know differently”
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Example Sentences
The outcome was otherwise
He is otherwise normal
The funds are not otherwise available
An otherwise hopeless situation
Very soon you will know differently
She thought otherwise
There is no way out other than the fire escape
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