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otherwise
01
used to refer to the outcome of a situation if the circumstances were different
Examples
You should pack your umbrella, otherwise you might get wet in the rain.
He needs to study for the test, otherwise he might not pass.
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.
He insists he 's on a diet, but the empty cookie jar in his room suggests otherwise.
otherwise
01
other than as supposed or expected
