otherwise
Pronunciation
/ˈəðɝˌwaɪz/

Definition & Meaning of "otherwise"in English

otherwise
01

used to refer to the outcome of a situation if the circumstances were different

Grammatical Information
conjunctive adverb
Examples
You should pack your umbrella, otherwise you might get wet in the rain.
02

in a manner different from the one that has been mentioned

Examples
The forecast predicts sunny weather, but the dark clouds outside suggest otherwise.
otherwise
01

different from what is expected or assumed

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
The results were otherwise than the researchers predicted.
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