otherwise

oth-er-wise · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    In different circumstances; if not.

  2. 2.

    In other respects; apart from that.

  3. 3.

    In a different way; differently.

  4. 4.

    In a different state or situation.

Related words

See also: alternatively, differently, else, other
Synonyms: alternatively, differently, else

Etymology

From Old English on oþre wisan meaning "in another manner," which became Middle English otherweis, otherwise. Composed of other + wise (manner, way). The word wise here is from Old English wīse meaning "manner, way," not the adjective meaning "having knowledge."