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B1 used after an order or suggestion to show what the result will be if you do not follow that order or suggestion: I'd better write it down, otherwise I'll forget it. Call home, otherwise your parents will start to worry.
More examplesFewer examplesCome in now, otherwise you'll get wet.I'd better tell him about the letter, otherwise he might be angry.You'd better hurry, otherwise you'll miss the train.Take that chocolate away, otherwise I'll eat it all.They had to leave early, otherwise the children would have been up too late.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Either, or, neither, nor
and
and/or phrase
either
else
neither
nor
or
or else idiom
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Or and otherwiseWe often use or and otherwise with conditional meanings: …
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otherwise adverb
(DIFFERENTLY)
differently, or in another way: The police believe he is the thief, but all the evidence suggests otherwise (= that he is not). Under the Bill of Rights, a person is presumed innocent until proved otherwise (= guilty). Protestors were executed, jailed or otherwise persecuted. Marion Morrison, otherwise known as the film star John Wayne, was born in 1907.formal I can't meet you on Tuesday - I'm otherwise engaged/occupied (= doing something else).
More examplesFewer examplesHis phone call was a welcome intrusion into an otherwise tedious morning.A tiny mark flawed the otherwise perfect silk shirt.She was badly bruised but otherwise unhurt.When referees make contentious decisions players are going to be upset, and anyone who thinks otherwise is living in cloud-cuckoo-land.Dennis White scored the only goal in an otherwise forgettable match.
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Different and difference
altered
alternative
anomalous
another
anything
disparity
dissimilar
dissimilarly
dissimilitude
distinct
newness
non-comparability
non-comparable
non-congruent
non-identical
unrepresentativeness
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untraditionally
untypical
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otherwise adverb
(NOT INCLUDING)
B2 except for what has just been referred to: The bike needs a new wheel, but otherwise it's in good condition. The poor sound quality ruined an otherwise beautiful film.
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Excluding
acid-free
apart
aside
bar
bar none idiom
barring
count
discount
exclude
excluding
exclusion
exclusionary
exclusionist
negative
on/from the sidelines idiom
ostracism
ostracize
out of it idiom
outlier
stand-alone
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Or and otherwiseWe often use or and otherwise with conditional meanings: …
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or otherwise
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used to show that something is completely different from what you think it is or from what was previously stated: He might have told you he was a qualified electrician, but the truth is quite otherwise.
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Different and difference
altered
alternative
anomalous
another
anything
disparity
dissimilar
dissimilarly
dissimilitude
distinct
newness
non-comparability
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Or and otherwiseWe often use or and otherwise with conditional meanings: …
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differently, or in another way: Samuel Clemens, otherwise known as Mark Twain Parts of the company will be sold or otherwise dismantled.
Otherwise also means except for what was just referred to: I like working outside when it’s warm, but otherwise I stay indoors.
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if not; or else: Tell me if you want it, otherwise I’ll give it to Freya.
(Definition of otherwise from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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Taken together, however, linguistic and archaeological evidence may complement each other, to finetune a prehistory otherwise weakly outlined (106).
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The book is otherwise efficiently structured into eight chapters.
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If = 0, the equation is called homogeneous, otherwise it is called non-homogeneous.
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In the following, unless otherwise specified, we consider the ordered semantics.
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Otherwise, i 6 n, which will lead to a contradiction.
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In the following, we always consider well-formed processes unless we say explicitly otherwise.
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Uncertainty, linguistic or otherwise, may lead to legal disputes.
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Otherwise, the modifier is considered an adverbial modifier.
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The binary operator seq evaluates to its second argument if and only if its first argument converges, otherwise the whole seq expression diverges.
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Unless otherwise stated, immunoblotting was performed in duplicate.
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They proposed a canonical formulation to which any 'genuine theory' could be rewritten - otherwise it was not a theory.
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Otherwise, it is the same as the redex.
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In what sense is this 'theatre', new or otherwise, the 'negation of art'?
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Like other quotations in the score, the quotation from the book aligns otherwise unaligned episodes and characters.
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Unless otherwise noted, subsequent references are to this edition.
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否則，不然, 別樣地, 別樣地，以另外的方式…
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selain daripada itu, melakukan hal yg lain, kalau tidak…
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otherwise
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pronoun
oth·er·wise
ˈə-t͟hər-ˌwīz
Synonyms of otherwise
: something or anything else : something to the contrary
was ordered to testify and could not do otherwise
otherwise
2 of 3
adverb
1
: in a different way or manner
glossed over or otherwise handled—Playboy All shows begin at 8:00 unless otherwise noted.
2
: in different circumstances
might otherwise have left The test helps identify problems that might have otherwise gone unnoticed.
3
: in other respects
an otherwise flimsy farce—Current Biography I didn't like the ending, but otherwise it was a very good book. The patient had a foot problem, but she was otherwise healthy.
4
: if not
do what I tell you, otherwise you'll be sorry Tickets can be bought in advance at a discount; otherwise they can be purchased at the door for full price.
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: not
—paired with an adjective, adverb, noun, or verb to indicate its contrary or to suggest an indefinite alternativepeople whose deeds, admirable or otherwise—John Fischeralmost thirty thousand women, Irish and otherwise—J. M. Burnshis opinion as to the success or otherwise of it—Australian Dictionary of Biography
otherwise
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adjective
: different
if conditions were otherwise
Synonyms
Adverb
differently
else
other (than)
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All of the books had been burned or otherwise destroyed.
The women talked in the living room while the men were otherwise occupied.
Art allows us to express things that we would not be able to express otherwise.
Something must be wrong; otherwise, he would have called.
The test helps identify problems that might otherwise go unnoticed.
One of the boys has a freckle on his cheek. Otherwise, the twins are nearly identical.
I didn't like the ending, but otherwise it was a very good book.
Adjective
If conditions were otherwise, I wouldn't be so worried.
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Topalian spent a year documenting months of specialists' visits to convince her insurance otherwise.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2024
Downstairs, models are queuing up to be seen, and boxes of clothes are being bustled in and out of the front door, blasts of February air chilling the otherwise frenetic atmosphere.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2024
This lesson comes courtesy of Johnny McIntyre and Amy Cortés, the first couple to get engaged and, in most ways, the most stable pairing in an otherwise chaotic and scandal-ridden season of Netflix’s reality train wreck.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
This was an otherwise informative story about a controversial bill, with coverage of protests and hearings.
—Subramaniam Vincent, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Festival organizers hoped the cold snap would freeze the lake enough to safely hold the 5K on Feb. 3, but warm weather in late January dictated otherwise.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2024
Consequently, Norton decries contemporary agribusiness practices—but without suggesting how the planet might otherwise feed its eight billion human inhabitants.
—Marcy Norton, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
This funding can support earlier-stage entrepreneurs and startups that would otherwise be too risky or costly for impact investors.
—Brigit Helms, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
That was a stellar moment, a bright spot in an otherwise kind of dark and twisted year.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2024
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Although the cuts represent a small portion of the total industry workforce, many see the last year of downsizing as particularly brutal for workers in an otherwise banner year for games.
—Sarah Parvini, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2023
Last season, Brett Maher missed six of his final seven extra points, prompting the Cowboys to move on from him despite an otherwise banner year.
—Michael Gehlken, Dallas News, 13 Aug. 2023
There’s pop giant Jack Antonoff, roots-rock champion Dan Auerbach, hip-hop mainstay Boi-1da, Kendrick Lamar right-hand Dahi (a rare two hip-hop producers in this category), and R&B favorite D’Mile (nominated in part for his work with Silk Sonic, despite their otherwise absence).
—Vulture, 15 Nov. 2022
Social justice movements aside, cycling advocates are celebrating the resurgence of mainstream interest in their otherwise niche sport—and trying to figure out how to keep the momentum going.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2020
Mescal is getting accolades for Aftersun, thankfully, but that doesn’t make up for the otherwise tepid awards recognition tilted in the A24 vehicle’s direction.
—Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 24 Jan. 2023
The new good guys (including Pierce Brosnan's Doctor Fate) lack character development, but at least Johnson's intriguingly dark persona stands out in his otherwise forgettable star vehicle.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2022
The best looks in the otherwise play-it-safe collection were classic Miyake styles.
—Thomas Adamson, ajc, 30 Sep. 2022
To shave around 100 pounds from the otherwise 3300-pound GR, the trim replaces the rear bench with a pair of chassis braces.
—Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022
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Middle English, from Old English (on) ōthre wīsan in another manner
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oth·er·wise
ˈə-t͟hər-ˌwīz
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: in a different way : differently
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: in different circumstances
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: in other respects
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Definition of otherwise adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
otherwise adverb OPAL W /ˈʌðəwaɪz/ /ˈʌðərwaɪz/Idioms
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used to state what the result would be if something did not happen or if the situation were differentMy parents lent me the money. Otherwise, I couldn't have afforded the trip.Shut the window, otherwise it'll get too cold in here.We're committed to the project. We wouldn't be here otherwise. The project had given children opportunities they would never otherwise have had.
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apart from thatThere was some music playing upstairs. Otherwise the house was silent.He was slightly bruised but otherwise unhurt.
in a different way to the way mentioned; differentlyBismarck, otherwise known as ‘the Iron Chancellor’It is not permitted to sell or otherwise distribute copies of past examination papers.You know what this is about. Why pretend otherwise (= that you do not)?He maintains that he is innocent, but the police are looking for evidence and witnesses to prove otherwise.Even when common sense would suggest otherwise, optimism reigns.I wanted to see him but he was otherwise engaged (= doing something else).Unless otherwise stated, all translations in the text are my own. Word OriginOld English on ōthre wisan (from other + wise ‘manner or extent of something’).Idioms know different/otherwise (informal) to have information or evidence that the opposite is trueYou'd think this was a high-budget film if you didn't know otherwise. or otherwise used to refer to something that is different from or the opposite of what has just been mentionedIt was necessary to discover the truth or otherwise of these statements.We insure against all damage, accidental or otherwise. See otherwise in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee otherwise in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic EnglishCheck pronunciation:
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oth·er·wise (ŭth′ər-wīz′)adv.1. In another way; differently: She thought otherwise.2. Under other circumstances: Otherwise I might have helped.3. In other respects: an otherwise logical mind.4. Used to indicate a category to which the preceding adverb does not apply: All the students, dressed suitably and otherwise, went on the field trip.5. Or else.conj. If not; or else.adj. Other than supposed; different: The evidence is otherwise.[Middle English, from Old English (on) ōthere wīsan, (in) another manner : ōthre, dative of ōther, other + wīsan, dative of wīse, manner; see wise2.]Usage Note: When used to connect two related clauses, otherwise is usually classified as a conjunctive adverb, which by grammatical tradition should be preceded either by a semicolon or by a period. But because otherwise often means "or else" in these contexts, and or else behaves as a subordinating conjunction, otherwise is often treated as a conjunction and is preceded by a comma, sometimes even in publications that predominantly treat it as a conjunctive adverb. This usage tends to be more common in narrative and dialogue: "Mr. Radish is flabby, slope-shouldered, otherwise he'd be tall as Ira Early. But lacking what you'd call dignity, stature" (Joyce Carol Oates). Copyeditors tend to prefer the more traditional punctuation using the preceding semicolon or period. The Usage Panel supports this practice without roundly condemning the alternative. In our 2006 survey, some 51 percent rejected a sentence in which otherwise is preceded by a comma (The store must be open, otherwise there wouldn't be anyone inside). But 70 percent said that this sentence would be acceptable if a semicolon was used. · When introducing a new clause, otherwise is often followed by a comma: "On Thanksgiving, the staff got an hour for dinner; otherwise, the schedule was the same" (Janet Reitman).2011 A preceding comma is required when otherwise is used to introduce a contrasting phrase and means "in another manner:" The student has symptoms of pertussis, otherwise known as whooping cough.American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.otherwise (ˈʌðəˌwaɪz) sentence connectoror else; if not, then: go home — otherwise your mother will worry. adv1. differently: I wouldn't have thought otherwise. 2. in other respects: an otherwise hopeless situation. adj (predicative) of an unexpected nature; different: the facts are otherwise. pronsomething different in outcome: success or otherwise. [C14: from Old English on ōthre wīsan in other manner]Usage: The expression otherwise than means in any other way than and should not be followed by an adjective: no-one taught by this method can be other than (not otherwise than) successful; you are not allowed to use the building otherwise than as a private dwellingCollins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014oth•er•wise (ˈʌð ərˌwaɪz) adv. 1. under other circumstances. 2. in another manner; differently: I refuse to believe otherwise. 3. in other respects: an otherwise happy life. conj. 4. or else: Button up your coat, otherwise you'll catch cold. adj. 5. of a different kind. 6. in different circumstances: An otherwise pleasure had become a chore. [before 900; Middle English; Old English (on) ōthre wīsan (in) another manner] Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.otherwise1. use and position in clauseYou use otherwise when you are mentioning an undesirable situation which would occur if something did not happen. You usually put otherwise at the beginning of a clause.Well you've got to laugh, haven't you. Otherwise, you'd cry.I'm lucky that I'm interested in school work, otherwise I'd go mad.Be Careful!You do not use 'or' in front of otherwise.2. used in relative clausesOtherwise is sometimes used in a relative clause that contains a modal. You put otherwise after the modal or at the end of the clause.They support services which would otherwise be uneconomic.He was lured into a crime he would not otherwise have committed.We have met interesting people over the years, people we wouldn't have met otherwise.Collins COBUILD English Usage © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 2004, 2011, 2012
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:Switch to new thesaurus Adj.1.otherwise - other than as supposed or expected; "the outcome was otherwise"other - not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; "today isn't any other day"- the White Queen; "the construction of highways and other public works"; "he asked for other employment"; "any other person would tell the truth"; "his other books are still in storage"; "then we looked at the other house"; "hearing was good in his other ear"; "the other sex"; "she lived on the other side of the street from me"; "went in the other direction"Adv.1.otherwise - in other respects or ways; "he is otherwise normal"; "the funds are not otherwise available"; "an otherwise hopeless situation"2.otherwise - in another and different manner; "very soon you will know differently"; "she thought otherwise"; "there is no way out other than the fire escape";differently, other thanBased on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.otherwiseadverb1. or else, or, if not, or then Write it down, otherwise you'll forget it.2. apart from that, in other ways, in (all) other respects a caravan slightly dented but otherwise in good condition3. differently, any other way, in another way, contrarily, contrastingly, in contrary fashion I believed he would be home soon - I had no reason to think otherwise.Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
Translationsبِالتَبَادُلبِطَرِيقَةٍ أُخَرَىعَكْسَ ذلك، خِلاف ذلكوَإلاّوإِلَاّjinakellersalternativtsonstandernfallsansonstenersatzweiseandersαλλιώςειδάλλωςειδεμήεναλλακτικάεξάλλουsi nopor lo demásde lo contrariode otra maneraopcionalmentemuutenmuutointoisinvaihtoehtoisestiautrementsinonsous peine deà autre chosealternativementalternativnodrukčijeinačeegyébkéntmásképpmáskülönbenannarsannars, eîahafa annaî aî gera/hugsaaltrimentise noin caso contrariooppureper il restoさもないとそうでなければ代わりに別なふうに교대로그렇지 않았다면안 그랬으면한편으로는alternatiefandersverderalternativtannerledesellerspå annen måtealternatywnieinaczejw przeciwnym raziew przeciwnym wypadkualternativamentecaso contráriode outra maneirade outro modoиначеальтернативнов противном случаеdrugačesicerannarsannorlundaalternativtไม่เช่นนั้นซึ่งมีตัวเลือกตรงกันข้ามมิฉะนั้นyoksaaksi haldeaksi takdirdebaşka şekildebaşka türlümặt khácmột cách khácnếu không否则作为选择其它方面另外otherwise [ˈʌðəwaɪz]A. CONJ (= if not) → si no, de lo contrariolet's go with them, otherwise we shall have to walk → vámonos con ellos, si no or de lo contrario tendremos que ir a pieof course I'm interested, I wouldn't be here otherwise → claro que me interesa, si no or de lo contrario no estaría aquíB. ADV1. (= another way, differently) → de otra manerait cannot be otherwise (frm) → no puede ser de otra manerathey may be arrested or otherwise persecuted → puede que los detengan o que los persigan de otra maneraunless your doctor advises otherwise → a menos que el médico le recomiende otra cosait's true, and nothing you can say will convince me otherwise → es verdad, y nada que puedas decir me convencerá de lo contrarioshe was otherwise engaged (frm or hum) → tenía otro compromisoMiller, otherwise known as Dusty → Miller, también conocido como Dustyuntil proven or proved otherwise → hasta que se demuestre lo contrarioexcept where or unless otherwise stated (frm) → salvo indicación de lo contrario (frm), a no ser que se indique lo contrariowe had no reason to think otherwise → no teníamos motivo para creer otra cosa2. (= in other respects) → aparte de esto, por lo demásit's an otherwise excellent piece of work → aparte de esto or por lo demás es un trabajo excelenteshe was a little thinner, but otherwise unchanged → estaba un poco más delgada, pero aparte de eso or por lo demás seguía igual3. (= in other circumstances) → en otras circunstanciaspeople who might otherwise have died will live → gente que en otras circunstancias hubiera muerto, viviráit's more expensive than I would otherwise have bought → es más caro de lo que hubiera gastado normalmente4. (= of another sort) he would do it by any means, legal or otherwise → lo haría por todos los medios, legales o noit may not be transmitted by any means, electronic or otherwise → está prohibida su transmisión por cualquier medio, ya sea electrónico o de otra claseCollins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005otherwise [ˈʌðərwaɪz] adv (= differently) [act, behave] → autrementI've no reason to think otherwise → je n'ai pas de raison de penser autre chose (= in other circumstances) → autrementThis makes the show more exciting than it would otherwise be → Cela rend le spectacle plus passionnant qu'il ne l'aurait été autrement. (= alternatively) otherwise known as ... (= also known as) → aussi connu sous le nom de ... (= apart from that) (followed by adj) → par ailleurs; (followed by clause) → à part çaHe woke at about 7 a.m., very hungry but otherwise happy → Il s'est levé vers 7 heures, affamé mais content par ailleurs.The cement is slightly cracked but otherwise in good order → Le ciment est légèrement fissuré mais en bon état par ailleurs.an otherwise good piece of work → un bon travail par ailleursI'm tired, but otherwise I'm fine → Je suis fatigué, mais à part ça, ça va. conj → sinonNote down the number, otherwise you'll forget it → Note le numéro, sinon tu vas l'oublier.Put some sunscreen on, you'll get burned otherwise → Mets de la crème solaire, sinon tu vas attraper des coups de soleil.Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005otherwise adv (= in a different way) → anders; I am otherwise engaged (form) → ich bin anderweitig beschäftigt; except where otherwise stated (form) → sofern nicht anders angegeben; Richard I, otherwise (known as) the Lionheart → Richard I., auch bekannt als Löwenherz, Richard I. oder auch Löwenherz; you seem to think otherwise → Sie scheinen anderer Meinung zu sein (= in other respects) → sonst, ansonsten, im Übrigen conj (= or else) → sonst, andernfalls adj pred → anders; poems tragic and otherwise → tragische und andere GedichteCollins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007otherwise [ˈʌðəˌwaɪz]1. adva. (in another way) → diversamenteit cannot be otherwise → non può essere diversamente or altrimentishe was otherwise engaged → aveva già altri impegniexcept where otherwise stated → salvo indicazione contrariawhether sold or otherwise → venduto o nob. (in other respects) → altrimenti, a parte ciòan otherwise good piece of work → un lavoro per il resto buono2. conj (if not) → altrimenti, se noCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995other (ˈaðə) 1. adjective, pronoun the second of two. I have lost my other glove; I've got one of my gloves but I can't find the other (one). outro toinen lainnya 다른 한쪽 andere بل يو อีกอันหนึ่ง (兩者中)另一個的 另一个2. adjective, pronoun those people, things etc not mentioned, present etc; additional. Some of them have arrived – where are the others?; The baby is here and the other children are at school. outro muu yang lain 다른 사람 andere نور อื่น ๆ 其他的 其他的，另外的 3. adjective (with day, ~week etc) recently past. I saw him just the other day/morning. no outro toissa- yang lalu 이전의 onlangs بله ورځ เมื่อวันก่อน; อาทิตย์ก่อน 另一的 另一的ˈotherwise adverb1. in every other way except this. She has a big nose but otherwise she is very good-looking. andersins, in ander opsigte وعدا ذلِك иначе fora isso jinak ansonsten ellers κατά τα άλλα aparte de eso, por lo demás muidu از جهات دیگر muuten autrement מִבְּחִינוֹת אַחֶרוֹת नहीं तो inače egyébként dalam hal lainnya annars altrimenti, per il resto それ以外は 다른 점에서는 šiaip, apskritai imant citādi selain daripada itu verderellers, for øvrigpoza tym له بله پلوه fora disso altminteri в остальном inak sicer osim toga annars, för övrigt อีกอย่างหนึ่ง bunun dışında 其他方面 в інших відношеннях ورنہ، ليکن ngoài ra 其它方面2. doing, thinking etc something else. I am otherwise engaged this evening. andersins, op ʼn ander manier عَكْسَ ذلك، خِلاف ذلك така или иначе de maneira diferente jinak, jinde anderweitig på anden måde αλλιώτικα, διαφορετικάde otra manera, de manera distinta teisiti جور دیگر muuten à autre choseאחרת अन्यथा inače másképp(en) melakukan lainnya hafa annað að gera/hugsa diversamente, in altro modo 別の事に 다른 경우라면 kitaip, kitoniškai, kitu būdu citādi; citādā veidā melakukan hal yg lain op een andere manierpå annen måteinaczej, w inny sposób بل ډول de maneira diferente altfel другим inak drugače na drugi način på annat sätt อื่น ๆ อีก başka şekilde 另外 інакше وگرنہ mặt khác 另外 conjunction or else; if not. Take a taxi – otherwise you'll be late. anders وَإلاّ иначе senão jinak sonst ellers αλλιώςsi no, de no ser así, de lo contrario vastasel korral, muidu وگرنه muuten sinon, autrementולא नहीं तो u protivnom (más)különben kalau tidak annars, eða altrimenti, se no さもなければ 그렇지 않으면 kitaip vai arī kalau tidak andersellersinaczej كه نه senão altfel иначе inak sicer ili annars มิฉะนั้น yoksa, aksi takdirde 否則 або ж, а то بصورت ديگر nếu không 否则no/none other than the very same person as. The man who had sent the flowers was none other than the man she had spoken to the night before. niks/niemand anders as لَيْسَ غَيْر، لَيْسَ إلاّ، نَفْس الشَّخْص не кой да е nem mais nem menos nikdo jiný než niemand anders als ingen anden end ο ίδιος, όχι άλλος από ni más ni menos ei keegi muu kui همان kukapa muukaan kuin nul autre que מִי אִם לא और कोई नहीं बल्कि nitko drugi doli nem más, mint tidak lain enginn annar en nientedimeno che まさに 다름 아닌 ne kas kitas, kaip neviens cits kā tdk lain dan tdk bukan niemand anders ingen annen enn nikt inny tylko هغه nem mais nem menos nimeni altul decât не кто инои, как nikto iný než nihče drug kot niko drugi do ingen annan (mindre) än เป็นคนเดียวกันกับ ...-den başkası değil, ...-in ta kendisi 正是 не хто інший, як بعينہ وہي آدمي không thể là ai khác 不是别人而正是other than except. There was no-one there other than an old woman. behalwe ما عَدا، غَيْر друг освен exceto kromě außer ud over εκτός απόaparte de, salvo peale به جز paitsi autrement que חוץ מ- सिवाय, छोड़कर osim, izuzev kivéve kecuali nema eccetto, se non 以外は 제외하고 išskyrus izņemot; vienīgi selain daripada behalvebortsett frapoza بغير د excepto în afară de кроме okrem razen osim annat än, utom นอกจาก ...-den başka 除了 крім کے علاوہ ngoại trừ 除了somehow or other in some way or by some means not known or decided. I'll finish this job on time somehow or other. op die een of ander manier/wyse بِصورةٍ أو بأُخْرى по един или друг начин de qualquer maneira tak či onak auf irgendeine Weise på en eller anden måde με τον έναν ή τον άλλο τρόπο sea como sea nii või teisiti هر جوری که شده tavalla tai toisella d'une manière ou d'une autre בְּדֶרֶך זוּ אוֹ אַחֶרֶת इस या उस प्रकार से na bilo koji način valahogy(an) bagai manapun á einn eða annan hátt in un modo o nell'altro どうにかして 어떻게 해서든 kokiu nors būdu, kaip nors tā vai citādi dgn apa cara sekalipun op de een of andere manierpå en eller annen måte w ten czy inny sposób هر څرنګه چى كيږى de qualquer maneira într-un fel sau în altul так или иначе tak či onak tako ali drugače na ovaj ili onaj način på ett eller annat sätt ด้วยวิธีใดก็ตาม öyle ya da böyle 以某種方法，設法 так чи інакше کسي نہ کسي طرح bằng cách này hay cách khác 以某种方法，设法 someone/something or other a person or thing that is not known. Someone or other broke that window. iets dergeliks أحَدُهُم، بَعْضُهُم някой или нещо alguém/alguma coisa kdosi/cosi irgendeiner en eller anden κάποιος, κάτι alguien/algo keegi یک کسی joku tai jokin quelqu'un/quelque chose דָבַר זֶה אוֹ אָחֶר कोई एक, कोई अन्य netko valaki seseorang einhver/eitthvað qualcuno; qualcosa 誰[]かが 무엇인가 kažkas, kas nors kāds seseorang de een of anderen eller annen ten czy ów يو څوك alguém/alguma coisa cineva; ceva кто-то/что-то ktosi / čosi nekdo neko nepoznat någon/något บางคน; บางสิ่ง birisi ya da bir şey 某個人，某種東西 хтось نا معلوم ai đó 某个人，某种东西 somewhere or other in one place if not in another; in some place not known or decided. He must have hidden it somewhere or other. iewers, êrens في مَكانٍ أو آخَر някъде, не тук em algum parte někde tady či jinde irgendwo et eller andet sted κάπουen algún lugar kuskil یک جایی jonnekin quelque part אֵיפֹה שֶׁהוּא कहीं और negdje, na nekom mjestu valahol di suatu tempat einhvers staðar da qualche parte どこかで 어디엔가 kur nors kaut kur di suatu tempat op de een of andere plek et eller annet sted gdzieś tam يو ځاى em qualquer parte pe undeva где-то niekde tu či inde nekje negde någonstans, på ett eller annat ställe แห่งใดแห่งหนึ่ง oraya ya da buraya 某個地方 десь کہيں نہ کہيں không nơi này thì nơi kia 某个地方Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.otherwise → بِالتَبَادُل, بِطَرِيقَةٍ أُخَرَى, وإِلَاّ, وَإِلَّا jinak alternativt, ellers andernfalls, ersatzweise, sonst αλλιώς, ειδεμή, εναλλακτικά, εξάλλου de lo contrario, opcionalmente, por lo demás, si no muuten, muutoin, toisin, vaihtoehtoisesti alternativement, autrement, sinon alternativno, drukčije, inače alternativamente, altrimenti さもないと, そうでなければ, 代わりに, 別なふうに 교대로, 그렇지 않았다면, 안 그랬으면, 한편으로는 alternatief, anders, verder alternativt, annerledes, ellers alternatywnie, inaczej, w przeciwnym razie, w przeciwnym wypadku alternativamente, caso contrário, de outra maneira, de outro modo альтернативно, в противном случае, иначе alternativt, annars, annorlunda ไม่เช่นนั้น, ซึ่งมีตัวเลือก, ตรงกันข้าม, มิฉะนั้น aksi halde, başka türlü, ya da, yoksa mặt khác, một cách khác, nếu không 作为选择, 否则Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009otherwise adv. de otra manera, de otro modo, por otra parte. 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Some take hold of suits, only for an occasion to cross some other; or to make an information, whereof they could not otherwise have apt pretext; without care what become of the suit, when that turn is served; or, generally, to make other men's business a kind of entertainment, to bring in their own. View in contextTen truths must thou find during the day; otherwise wilt thou seek truth during the night, and thy soul will have been hungry. View in contextPrejudiced, I never have been otherwise than in favour of the United States. View in contextBut when they are otherwise one cannot form a good opinion of him, for the prime error which he made was in choosing them. View in contextNo person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation. View in contextThe second clause of the second section of the second article empowers the President of the United States "to nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, judges of the Supreme Court, and all other OFFICERS of United States whose appointments are NOT in the Constitution OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, and WHICH SHALL BE ESTABLISHED BY LAW." Immediately after this clause follows another in these words: "The President shall have power to fill up all VACANCIES that may happen DURING THE RECESS OF THE SENATE, by granting commissions which shall EXPIRE AT THE END OF THEIR NEXT SESSION." It is from this last provision that the pretended power of the President to fill vacancies in the Senate has been deduced. View in contextIf he failed to produce the money at the expiration of the year, the pledge (otherwise the Moonstone) was to be considered as forfeited to Mr. View in contextAnd though of all men the moody captain of the Pequod was the least given to that sort of shallowest assumption; and though the only homage he ever exacted, was implicit, instantaneous obedience; though he required no man to remove the shoes from his feet ere stepping upon the quarter-deck; and though there were times when, owing to peculiar circumstances connected with events hereafter to be detailed, he addressed them in unusual terms, whether of condescension or in terrorem, or otherwise; yet even Captain Ahab was by no means unobservant of the paramount forms and usages of the sea. View in contextBut as the colossal skull embraces so very large a proportion of the entire extentof the skeleton; as it is by far the most complicated part; and as nothing is to be repeated concerning it in this chapter, you must not fail to carry it in your mind, or under your arm, as we proceed, otherwise you will not gain a complete notion of the general structure we are about to view. View in contextIn fact, I believe that the preference for the literature of the past, except in the case of the greatest masters, is mainly the affectation of people who cannot otherwise distinguish themselves from the herd, and who wish very much to do so. View in contextHe went handsomely equipped with "conditions," but otherwise he was not an object of distinction there. View in contextThe circumstances under which you urge your request, and the reasons you give for making it, are sufficient to silence any objection I might otherwise feel to the course you propose. View in context
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024How to use otherwise in a sentencePlaced in drinking water, fluoride can serve people who otherwise have poor access to dental care.Anti-Fluoriders Are The OG Anti-Vaxxers | Michael Schulson | July 27, 2016 | THE DAILY BEASTIf someone wants to ensure a direct and secure connection, no entity, whether a hotel or otherwise, should be able to block it.How ‘Ethical’ Hotel Chain Marriott Gouges Guests in the Name of Wi-Fi Security | Kyle Chayka | December 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTLarson, as usual, instills gravitas and agency in an otherwise underwritten character.Brie Larson’s Hollywood Transformation | Marlow Stern | December 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMillennials—rich or otherwise—have been notoriously uninterested in politics.When Will We See a #Millennial Congress? | Linda Killian | December 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTotherwise, we will be but celebrating an empty holiday, missing its true meaning altogether.Jesus Wasn’t Born Rich. Think About It. | Gene Robinson | December 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Majesty on high has a colony and a people on earth, which otherwise is under the supremacy of the Evil One.Solomon and Solomonic Literature | Moncure Daniel ConwayThat is the only point in which one sees Liszt's sense of his own greatness; otherwise his manner is remarkably unassuming.Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayRather late that evening we administered extreme unction to him, for otherwise he was sufficiently prepared for it.The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614 | VariousIt rather annoyed her than otherwise, but her husband was pleased, and that was enough for Georgie.The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James Willsotherwise, a child's box of tin soldiers sent by post would have been just the thing for the Dardanelles landing!Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonSee More ExamplesBritish Dictionary definitions for otherwiseotherwise/ (ˈʌðəˌwaɪz) /sentence connectoror else; if not, then: go home — otherwise your mother will worryadverbdifferently: I wouldn't have thought otherwisein other respects: an otherwise hopeless situationadjective(predicative) of an unexpected nature; different: the facts are otherwisepronounsomething different in outcome: success or otherwiseSee More DefinitionsOrigin of otherwise1C14: from Old English on ōthre wīsan in other mannerusage For otherwiseThe expression otherwise than means in any other way than and should not be followed by an adjective: no-one taught by this method can be other than (not otherwise than) successful; you are not allowed to use the building otherwise than as a private dwellingCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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otherwise From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishotherwiseoth‧er‧wise /ˈʌðəwaɪz $ ˈʌðər-/ ●●● S1 W2 adverb
1 [sentence adverb]IF used when saying what bad thing will happen if something is not done
You’ll have to go now, otherwise you’ll miss your bus.
Put your coat on, otherwise you’ll get cold.► see thesaurus at if2 [sentence adverb] used when saying what would have happened or might have happened if something else had not happened
We were delayed at the airport. Otherwise we would have been here by lunch time.
They got two free tickets to Canada, otherwise they’d never have been able to afford to go.3 → say/think/decide etc otherwise4 EXCEPTexcept for what has just been mentioned
He was tired but otherwise in good health.[sentence adverb]
I could hear the distant noise of traffic. Otherwise all was still.[+adj/adverb]
This spoiled an otherwise excellent piece of work.
Their arrival livened up an otherwise dull afternoon. 5 → or otherwise6 → otherwise engaged7 → otherwise known as
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people who smoke or otherwise abuse their bodies9 → it cannot be otherwise/how can it be otherwise?Examples from the Corpusotherwise• One third of the doctors believed otherwise.• Similarly, an increase in the supply of money will have real output effects whether it is anticipated or otherwise.• The police stressed that Straskow would be considered innocent until proved otherwise.• The situation was very serious indeed, even if the government tried to pretend otherwise.• But try to persuade him otherwise.• It is equally vital that both should be mentioned, otherwise a client, particularly a buyer, could be seriously misled.• An inspection of the building revealed faults that might otherwise have been overlooked.• I'm glad you told me about the show being cancelled. Otherwise I'd have travelled all the way to Glasgow for nothing.• Section references below are to the Companies Act 1985 unless otherwise indicated.• Stir the sauce until it cools, otherwise it will be lumpy.• She did not rant or rave or otherwise make a spectacle of herself.• She must have missed the train, otherwise she'd be here by now.• It can't have been anything important, otherwise she'd have called back.• Unless otherwise specified, all fields have a maximum length of 20 characters, including colons, square brackets, etc.• You should type it; otherwise, they won't be able to read it.
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What does the word otherwise mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word otherwise, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use How common is the word otherwise? About 60occurrences per million words in modern written English 17501401760110177010017809817901001800981810971820100183097184097185090186090187090188088189082190083191081192079193073194073195073196069197066198063199064200063201063 See frequency How is the word otherwise pronounced? British English /ˈʌðəwʌɪz/
UDH-uh-wighzU.S. English /ˈəðərˌwaɪz/
U-dhuhr-wighz See pronunciation Where does the word otherwise come from? Earliest known useOld EnglishThe earliest known use of the word otherwise is in the Old English period (pre-1150).otherwise is formed within English, by compounding.Etymons: other adj., wise n.1 See etymologyNearby entriesotherward, adv.a1450–otherwards, adv.1833–otherways, adv. & adj.a1225–otherwhat, pron.c1175–otherwhence, adv.1585–otherwhere, adv. & n.a1400–otherwheres, adv.1563–otherwhile, adv., n., & adj.Old English–otherwhiles, adv.c1225–otherwhither, adv.1585–otherwise, n., adv., & adj.Old English–otherwise-minded, adj. & n.1856–otherwise-mindedness, n.1865–otherwiseness, n.1890–other woman, n.1855–other world, n. & adj.Old English–other-worldish, adj.1894–otherworldism, n.1872–otherworldliness, n.1817–otherworldly, adj.1859–other-worldness, n.1872–Browse more nearby entries
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SummaryFormed within English, by compounding.Etymons: other adj., wise n.1< other adj. + wise n.1 Compare Old High German anderwīs (Middle High German anderwīs… Show more< other adj. + wise n.1 Compare Old High German anderwīs (Middle High German anderwīs).NotesOriginally as the main part of an adverbial phrase with preposition head, Old English on ōþre wīsan, in another manner; in later Old English also with determiner, on ǣnige (or nāne) ōþre wīsan; in Middle English also without preposition, any (or none) other wise; from late Middle English also written (or printed by editors) as one word, which is now the usual form; compare anywise adv. As adverb (see sense B) also written as two words from Old English to the 16th cent.; as one word from the Middle English period (early 14th cent.).Show lessCite
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ContentsNoun1.† Another way. In adverbial phrases. in (also on) other wise…2.† As a count noun: another way. Obsolete.3.Kenyan English. An option, choice, or alternative. Usually…AdverbExpand1.In another way or ways; in a different manner; by other…1.a.In another way or ways; in a different manner; by other…1.b.† otherwise——otherwise: in one way——in another way. Obsolete…2.In other respects.3.In another case; in other circumstances; if not; else.4.† On the other hand. Obsolete.5.or otherwise: (following a noun, adjective, adverb, or…Adjective1.In predicative use: in another state or condition; not so…2.attributive. That would otherwise exist without…QuotationsShow all quotationsIn other dictionariesọ̄̆ther-wīse, adv. in Middle English Dictionarynoun1.Old English–1891 † Another way. In adverbial phrases. in (also on) other wise: in another way. (on) any otherwise: in any other way. (in) no (also none) otherwise: in no other way. Obsolete.In Old English also in on oþre wisan——, on oþre: in one way——, in another.eOEAc hit feorr on oðre wisan wæs. translation of Bede, Ecclesiastical History (Tanner MS.) iii. xii. 194eOEAliter, on ænige oðre wisan. Cleopatra Glossary in W. G. Stryker, Lat.-Old English Glossary in MS Cotton Cleopatra A.III (Ph.D. diss., Stanford Univ.) (1951) 71eOEWe ongitað hwilum [mon] on oðre wisan, on oðre hine God ongit. King Ælfred, translation of Boethius, De Consolatione Philosophiae (Otho MS.) xxxix. 132OESume sind positvrae, þa sind on oðre wison [c1225 Worcester MS. on oþre wisen] gehatene distinctiones. Ælfric, Grammar (St. John's Oxford MS.) 291OENis butan tweon to understandenne se upstige and se niþerstige on nane oþere wisan. Rule St. Benet (Corpus Christi Cambridge MS.) 23OEGyf hwylc man hyt on oðer wisan gedeð, he fleardað to gewisse. Byrhtferð, Enchiridion (Ashmole MS.) (1995) iii. i. 130 (in figure) c1230 (?a1200)Ne chastie ȝe na swuch mon neauer on oþer wise. Ancrene Riwle (Corpus Christi Cambridge MS.) (1962) 51a1300 (c1275)Ðis wirm bitokneð ðe man ðat oðer biswikeð on stede er on stalle, stille er lude, in mot er in market er oni oðer wise. Physiologus (1991) 3311348That merchandice to be solde for suche as it is and non othir wise. in C. Welch, History Pewterers of London (1902) vol. I. 3 (Middle English Dictionary) a1400 (a1325)Þat mai be nanoþer wis. Cursor Mundi (Vespasian MS.) 3887c1430 (c1380)It may non otherwise betyde. G. Chaucer, Parl. Fowls 654c1449Perauenture summen wolen in other wise seie. R. Pecock, Repressor (1860) 171a1475Thair wyfes and childeren gone bare fote; thai mowe in non oþer wyse leve. J. Fortescue, Governance of England (Laud MS.) (1885) 114 (Middle English Dictionary) a1500 (1465)The seid orrible and innumerable companey of deuelis wer non otherwise arayd..but aftir the aray that thees galantes..now ondayes unsune. Vision E. Leversedge in Notes & Queries Somerset & Dorset (1905) vol. 9 25?1529She ought to loue hym none other wyse than her selfe. R. Hyrde, translation of J. L. Vives, Instructio of Christen Woman ii. iv. sig. X.iijj1597Could you sing it no other wise? T. Morley, Plaine & Easie Introduction to Musicke 61623No otherwise, Then as some curious Artist, takes in sunder A Clocke, or Watch, when it is out of frame To bring't in better order. J. Webster, Dutchesse of Malfy iii. v. sig. H3v1650He had been among the Malabars, where if he should have gulphed or have drunk any otherwise, he might have had his throat cut. J. Bulwer, Anthropometamorphosis xi. 1141675We can think no otherwise of the Divine Conceptions and Volitions, but as we are led by the analogy of humane acts. R. Baxter, Catholick Theology ii.i. 131732The difficulty of..Breathing, occasion'd by Schirrosities of the Glands, is not to be cur'd any otherwise than by Extirpation. J. Arbuthnot, Practical Rules of Diet iii. 3301790To be led any otherwise than blindly. E. Burke, Reflections on Revolution in France 601811The strangeness of such a visit, and of such manners, seemed no otherwise intelligible. J. Austen, Sense & Sensibility vol. III. viii. 1501842A slight pain, which I could no otherwise describe than as the sensation of a slight dislocation. E. S. Abdy, translation of R. von Falkenstein, Water Cure (1843) i. 11891It is certain..that higher life in Paradise must, surely, be vastly more rich in opportunities for the use of faculties and energies to which this life may be wholly strange... At least, we cannot in our present condition conceive any otherwise. J. E. Walker, Blessed Dead in Paradise iii. 97Cite2.1869 † As a count noun: another way. Obsolete.Apparently an isolated use.1869Some one O' the hundred otherwises. R. Browning, Ring & Book vol. IV. xi. 154Cite3.1982– Kenyan English. An option, choice, or alternative. Usually in to have no otherwise.1982There was an askari there with a gun ready and he pointed it at me and I had no otherwise but to go. National Assembly Official Rep. (Republic of Kenya) 7 October 3392019We will have no otherwise but to select new players since we don't have sponsors to sustain big pay. Daily Nation (Kenya) (Nexis) 8 JanuaryCiteHistorical thesaurusEast African Englishthe mind will free will choice or choosing [nouns] ability to be chosen that which or one who may be chosen option1549–1854 The action of choosing; choice. Obsolete.alternative1712– Any one of more than two different options which may be taken.eligibilities1790– In plural. Rights or entitlements arising from the fulfilment of a set of given criteria.choice1806– A person (or thing) to be chosen. rare.possibility1902– One person, thing, or course of action among several from which it is possible to choose; an available option or viable alternative.otherwise1982– Kenyan English. An option, choice, or alternative. Usually in to have no otherwise.View in Historical Thesaurusadverb1.a.Old English– In another way or ways; in a different manner; by other means; in other words; differently. Frequently with than (formerly also †but).OEÞe læs þe oðre wisan ænig man leoge. Blickling Homilies 177c1175Þa wass cumenn time to Þatt godd..shollde settenn ende o þatt Iudisskenn preostess wikenn. & shollde settenn oþerr preost To þeowwten oþerr wise. Ormulum (Burchfield transcript) l. 10094a1300 (OE)Ich hit itrimde mid on hondreit daȝes of bute ende, and ich oncursie þat hit oþerwise isette. Indulgence of Bp. Lifing, Crediton, Devon in Britannica: M. Förster zum Sechzigsten Geburtstage (1929) 118c1350 (a1333)And ȝyf he hyt oþere wyse fangeþ, He takeþ ha bote þe sygne. William of Shoreham, Poems (1902) 41c1395God woot, and he, that oother wise noght. G. Chaucer, Squire's Tale 534?a1400 (a1338)Of som he had grantise his wille forto do, & som said oþerwise, þat it suld not be so. R. Mannyng, Chronicle (Petyt MS.) ii. 208 (Middle English Dictionary) a1425 (?a1350)Oþerwise [variant reading Othergates]went I noght þeine; right on þis maner wast. Gospel of Nicodemus (Galba MS.) (1907) 1075c1425Þe kyng lerned for to feyne..For oþer wyse he koude nat asterte. J. Lydgate, Troyyes Book (Augustus MS. A.iv) iv. 5084 (Middle English Dictionary) a1470Ye muste do othirwyse than ye do. T. Malory, Morte Darthur (Winchester College MS.) 351511George Pykeryng otherwyse Smythe. in W. H. Turner, Selections Records Oxford (1880) 71535Iudas, other wyse called Machabeus. Bible (Coverdale) 1 Maccabees ii. 41589For my owne opinion this word Maior-domo though he be borrowed, is more acceptable thā any of the rest, other men may iudge otherwise. G. Puttenham, Arte of English Poesie iii. iv. 1221606Yet can I not be perswaded other~wise, but to thinke, that [etc.]. P. Holland, translation of Suetonius, Historie of Twelve Caesars 981690It would by most Men be judged very extravagant, if one should say otherwise. J. Locke, Essay Humane Understanding ii. viii. 571712Applying his Talents otherwise than Nature designed. E. Budgell, Spectator No. 404. ¶31789To the pleasures of the moral sanction, or, as they may otherwise be called, the pleasures of a good name, corresponds a motive which, in a neutral sense, has scarcely yet obtained any adequate appellative. J. Bentham, Introduction to Principles of Morals & Legislation x. p. cv1814So far your conduct has been faultless, and they were quite mistaken who wished you to do otherwise. J. Austen, Mansfield Park vol. III. iv. 791864God saw otherwise. E. B. Pusey, Daniel (1876) 5531893We would so frequently exchange suits and otherwise circumvent the enemy that they abandoned all such ineffectual attempts. A. Bierce, Can Such Things Be? 1961910Rye, vetches, winter-oats or some other rapidly-growing crop may be sown in the autumn and fed off or otherwise disposed of prior to the root-sowing. Encyclopædia Britannica vol. I. 404/11985All translations used in this book are my own except where otherwise specified. M. Meyer, Strindberg Preface p. xvCiteHistorical thesaurusthe world relative properties relationship difference [adverbs] otherwise elseOld English–1550 In a different manner, differently; by other means. Obsolete.otherlikerOld English–1400 In another manner, otherwise.otherwiseOld English– In another way or ways; in a different manner; by other means; in other words; differently. Frequently with than (formerly also †but).otherwaysa1225– Otherwise; by other means, differently; in other respects; contrarily.anotherc1275–1500 Differently, otherwise. Obsolete.otherc1275– In another way, otherwise; else. In early use also: †otherwise than (obsolete). Now only with than.othergatea1375–1425 Otherwise; = othergates, adv. Obsolete. rare.othergatesa1400– In another way, otherwise, differently. Also (Scottish and Irish English (northern)): elsewhere.otherwarda1450– Otherwise; in another direction.elsewise1548– In some other manner; in other circumstances, otherwise.elsehow1666–1848 In some, or any, other way.otherguess1777– Otherwise; = othergates, adv.otherguise1824– Otherwise; = othergates, adv.View in Historical Thesaurus1.b.1645 † otherwise——otherwise: in one way——in another way. Obsolete. rare.1645On which place Paræus notes..that Christ is wont otherwise to answer hypocrites, otherwise those that are docible. J. Milton, Tetrachordon 47Cite2.a1375– In other respects.a1375 (c1350)He gaf hem answere a-gayn þat god it [sc. a child] him sent; oþer-wise wist non where he it founde. William of Palerne (1867) 396 (Middle English Dictionary) 1593The best men otherwise are not alwayes the best in regard of societie. R. Hooker, Of Lawes of Ecclesiasticall Politie i. xvi. 941647By the report of persons otherwise pious and prudent. Bishop J. Taylor, Disc. Liberty of Prophesying in Works (1836) vol. II. 3711796Having otherwise no reason to suspect them. J. Morse, American Universal Geography (new edition) vol. I. 241857I will give one instance of this from an otherwise sensible writer. H. T. Buckle, History of Civilization in England vol. I. ii. 451889He knew somewhat about the warfare of the time—bushwacking around for ogres, and bull-fights in the tournament ring, and such things—but otherwise he was empty and useless. ‘M. Twain’, Connecticut Yankee xxv. 3241922Was the narration otherwise unaltered by modifications? Absolutely. J. Joyce, Ulysses iii. xvii. [Ithaca] 6871952The streets otherwise were discouragingly familiar. G. Vidal, Judgment of Paris ii. i. 191992The religious overtones in these movies most certainly contributed to their prestige, adding a sense of depth and timelessness to otherwise simple stories. M. Medved, Hollywood vs. America ii. v. 76CiteHistorical thesaurusthe world relative properties kind or sort individual character or quality quality of being exclusive [adverbs] in other respects otherwisea1375– In other respects.View in Historical Thesaurus3.a1393– In another case; in other circumstances; if not; else.a1393For otherwise he scholde have failed If that he hadde noght travailed. J. Gower, Confessio Amantis (Fairfax MS.) iv. 2182a1400 (a1325)Oþerwise is not synne forȝyuen But to bete hit whil we may lyuen. Cursor Mundi (Trinity Cambridge MS.) 23505 (Middle English Dictionary) 1449Provided alway, that any manere of Graunt..either for terme of life, for terme of yeres, or otherwise extende not..for eny paiement or levie to be hade of this same Subsidies. Rolls of Parliament vol. V. 145/2a1450 (?c1421)This wold he don..And other-wise he wil non ende make with the Grekys. J. Lydgate, Siege of Thebes (Arundel MS.) (1911) 3724 (Middle English Dictionary) a1500 (a1400)Ye schall dwell with yor broder here And soiorne with yor trew fere, All his yores thoff hit were more; Oderwyse skyft wyll not wee Bot at yor wyll schall hit bee. Sir Amadace (Advocates' Library MS.) (1810) 656 (Middle English Dictionary) 1552Otherwise the receiuing of the holy Communion, doth nothing els but encreace youre damnacion. Boke of Common Prayer (STC 16279) Administr. Lordes Supper sig. N.iiiv1582Badge, madge, fadge, where d is necessarie bycause otherwise, a, wold sound long and sharp, as in page, rage, age, asswage. R. Mulcaster, 1st Part of Elementarie xviii. 1281611Take heed that ye doe not your almes before men,..otherwise yee haue no reward of your father which is in heauen. Bible (King James) Matthew vi. 11651Otherwise, he is bound onely in honour, to acknowledgement, and an endeavour of requitall. T. Hobbes, Leviathan ii. xxviii. 1661726By this Defect they are deprived of the only Entertainment whereof they might otherwise be capable. J. Swift, Gulliver vol. II. iii. x. 1431790Enabled them to perform a journey of three or four leagues, which, otherwise, they must have perished before they could have accomplished. Collection of Voyages round World vol. V. x. 16851846We learn, what perhaps otherwise we might have guessed. R. C. Trench, Notes on Miracles xxxii. 4411872A considerable quantity of spontaneous chat that would otherwise have burst from young Dewy along the drive homeward. T. Hardy, Under Greenwood Tree ii. vii. 31952Women did not tend to fuss over him as they might otherwise have done. B. Pym, Excellent Women ii. 141988I'm very glad someone gave me the push to do that. I might not have done it otherwise. in R. Dinnage, One to One 145CiteHistorical thesaurusthe world relative properties relationship contrariety or contrast [adverbs] else, otherwise, or under other conditions elseOld English– In another case, under other circumstances; otherwise, on any other supposition; if not. Now usually preceded by or: see or else at or, conj.¹ 6.otherwisea1393– In another case; in other circumstances; if not; else.beside1598– Otherwise, else; = besides, adv. A.3 (by which this is now usually expressed).View in Historical Thesaurus4.a1393–1673 † On the other hand. Obsolete.a1393Bot other wise, if a man were Mad al togedre of o matiere..Ther scholde no corrupcioun Engendre upon that unite. J. Gower, Confessio Amantis (Fairfax MS.) Prologue 984 (Middle English Dictionary) 1551A skilful artificer, mai ye soner put the vayne Sophister to silence..Wheras otherwise an argument made by the rules of Logique cannot be auoyded. T. Wilson, Rule of Reason sig. Bijv1673And otherwise the people could observe him advanced..a cubit above the earth. Vain Insolency of Rome 35CiteHistorical thesaurusthe world relative properties relationship contrariety or contrast [adverbs] on the contrary thereagainOld English–1400 = thereagainst, adv. 2.here-againc1200–1400 = here-against, adv.here-againsta1250–1614 Against this; in opposition, contradistinction, or contrast to this; in comparison with this.contra1362– On the contrary, to the contrary, contrariwise.againwardc1384–1535 On the contrary; on the other hand.otherwisea1393–1673 On the other hand. Obsolete.on the contrary (formerly by, for, in, of, to the contrary, in contrary)1393– on the contrary (formerly by, for, in, of, to the contrary, in contrary): on the other hand, in contradistinction.thereagainsta1400–1558 As a set-off thereto; contrariwise; on the other side. Obsolete.in the contrairc1400–1748 by or to the contrair: on the contrary. in the contrair: on or to the contrary. in (the) contrair of or to: in opposition to, in spite of.in opposite?a1425– That which is opposite or contrary; the converse of a fact, statement, etc.; a person who or thing which is totally different from or the reverse of…e conversoc1425– Conversely, vice versa; on the other hand. Also (of an argument): from a contrary position. Cf. e contra, adv., e contrario, adv.contrariwise1480– On the other hand, on the contrary.again?1531– As another point or fact. Expressing transition or contrast: on the other hand. Now often in then again.contrarilyc1540– On the other hand, on the contrary, conversely.contrary1549– On the other hand, on the contrary. archaic.per contra1554– On the opposite side; on the other hand; (Accounting) on the other side of an account, etc.; as a set-off. Cf. contra, n.¹ C.1.contrariways1588–1766 = contrariwise, adv.contradistinctly1623– In contradistinction.by or to the contrair1640 by or to the contrair: on the contrary. in the contrair: on or to the contrary. in (the) contrair of or to: in opposition to, in spite of.counter1662 Contrariwise. Obsolete.oppositely1681– On the contrary; on the other hand; conversely.on the reverse1753–1834 on the reverse: on the contrary. Obsolete.e contra1815– On the other hand, on the contrary; in return. Now chiefly U.S. Law.obversely1869– In an opposite or contrary form or manner; correspondingly; (chiefly in Botany) inversely, in a direction opposite to the usual.View in Historical Thesaurus5.1425– or otherwise: (following a noun, adjective, adverb, or verb, to signify a corresponding word, thing, idea, etc., of opposite or alternative meaning) or the converse; or whatever. Also and otherwise: or similar, or the equivalent.1425Grett rayne, and longe abydyng upon the water, be fortune of wederyng or otherwise. Rolls of Parliament vol. IV. 290/11479The Maire and Shiref of Bristowe to kepe theire due residence at the Counter..to sett parties in rest and ease by theire advertysement, compromesse, or otherwise. in J. T. Smith & L. T. Smith, English Gilds (1870) 426a1535Yet was [he] at a pointe in his owne mynde, toke she it wel or otherwise. T. More, History Richard III in Workes (1557) 59/11589Wherein any one most excelled, thereof he tooke a surname, as to be called a Poet Heroick, Lyrick, Elegiack, Epigramatist or otherwise. G. Puttenham, Arte of English Poesie i. xi. 191613The..Valiant Knight of the burning Pestle, commanded me to enquire, vpon what aduenture your bound, whether to relieue some distressed Damsels, or otherwise. F. Beaumont, Knight of Burning Pestle i. sig. C2vc1613Parte went into the towne of Helperby..and their festned a lid-yate in the highway at the towne end of Helperby toward Yorke, with stoks, thorns, and otherwise. in T. Stapleton, Plumpton Correspondence (1839) p. lix1651They..make such Laws for their maintenance, either by Tithes, or otherwise. T. Hobbes, Leviathan iii. xlii. 3001700Ideas, which by reason of their Obscurity or otherwise, are confused. J. Locke, Essay Humane Understanding (new edition) iv. ii. 3211779Whosoever on purpose, shall disfigure another, by cutting out or disabling the tongue, slitting or cutting off a nose, lip, or ear, branding or otherwise, shall be maimed or disfigured in like. T. Jefferson, Public Papers 3561816The apparition gave him no time to proceed by exorcism or otherwise. W. Scott, Antiquary vol. II. x. 2611851I thought he seemed anxious for me to join him; but well knowing what was to follow, I deliberated for a moment whether, in case he invited me, I would comply or otherwise. H. Melville, Moby-Dick x. 581892Once on board ship, I tried a course of ‘bits’, pictorial, philosophical, scientific, conundrumistic, and otherwise. Idler May 4831937The exhaust fumes of internal combustion engines introduce gases, both malodorous and otherwise, capable of producing nausea, headache, and, in extreme concentrations, death. American Journal of Public Health vol. 27 322/1197312,000 Cowley workers enjoyed (or otherwise) an enforced holiday because of a strike by plant attendants at the car assembly factory. Oxford Times 30 November 101991The White House PROFS electronic memo/mail system housed records being constantly changed, both legally and otherwise. Intermedia March 8/2CiteHistorical thesaurusthe world relative properties relationship contrariety or contrast [phrases] contrariety or or and otherwise or otherwise1425– or otherwise: (following a noun, adjective, adverb, or verb, to signify a corresponding word, thing, idea, etc., of opposite or alternative meaning)…View in Historical Thesaurusadjective1.a1393– In predicative use: in another state or condition; not so; different; other.a1393Thus cam ferst to mannes Ere the feith of Crist..Thurgh hem that thanne weren goode..Bot now men sein is otherwise. J. Gower, Confessio Amantis (Fairfax MS.) Prologue 240 (Middle English Dictionary) c1415 (c1390)Whan þe þinge semeþ oþerewise þan it semed a-forne. G. Chaucer, Melibeus (Lansdowne MS.) (1872) §2255c1460 (?c1400)Yf yee eylid eny thing othir-wise þen good, Trewly it wold chaunge my chere. Tale of Beryn 335 (Middle English Dictionary) a1500 (?a1400)In fowre quartyres he hym fownd, For other wyse wase yt nowght. Sir Torrent of Portyngale (1887) 632 (Middle English Dictionary) c1515I byleue the mater be other wyse than he hath sayd. Lord Berners, translation of Boke of Duke Huon of Burdeux (1882–7) lxx. 2381589That is otherwise, for the good maker or poet who is in decent speach,..ought to know the comelinesse of an action aswell as of a word & thereby direct himselfe..to the Oratours arte. G. Puttenham, Arte of English Poesie iii. xxiv. 2311651Among men the case is otherwise. T. Hobbes, Philosophicall Rudiments v. 77c1680Scholars are like other Men, some are wise, and some are otherwise. E. Hickeringill, Hist. Whiggism i, in Works (1716) vol. I. 201736The matter is quite otherwise. World Unmasked 3801782A traveller in Europe becomes a stranger as soon as he quits his own kingdom, but it is otherwise here... This is every person's country. J. H. St. J. de Crèvecoeur, Letters from American Farmer iii. 701816Mr. Elton might not be of an imprudent, inconsiderate disposition as to money-matters; he might naturally be rather attentive than otherwise to them. J. Austen, Emma vol. I. viii. 1411844Can an Established Church which has no hold on..the people be otherwise than useless? T. B. Macaulay, Speeches 3201899Martius's yellow. This substance has many an alias, some alluring, some otherwise. Daily News 29 December 5/11915I find that no noise which MacDonald can make in the study can penetrate to me in the pantry when the doors are all shut. It is otherwise, however, from the housekeeper's room. A. Conan Doyle, Valley of Fear i. vi. 1021959It was otherwise with King George V. Dictionary National Biogr. 1941–50 at Lang, Cosmo1982‘Frances, I'm sorry I'm late.’ ‘When were you ever otherwise?’ S. Brett, Murder Unprompted ix. 89CiteHistorical thesaurusthe world relative properties relationship difference [adjectives] elseOld English– In predicative use: of another kind, otherwise. Now rare.otherOld English– Different in kind, nature, or quality. In predicative use now frequently implying the absence of any common characteristics.otherkinsOld English– Of another kind; other, different.unilicheOld English–1400 Unlike something else in terms of condition, character, etc.; (sometimes spec.) incomparable, peerless. Chiefly in predicative use with a noun or…otherways?c1225–1843 = otherwise, adj. Obsolete (rare after 15th cent.).diversec1275– Different in nature, form, or quality; distinct; dissimilar.unlikea1300– Of two or more people or things. Not like each other; different, dissimilar. Chiefly in predicative use.likelessa1325–1676 Having no like; unlike others; unique.sundrya1325–1639 Of a different kind; dissimilar in nature, form, or quality; = different, adj. A.2. Also with from, of. Obsolete.contrariousc1340–1635 Of opposed character or tendency; contrary or repugnant (to, rarely from). Obsolete.nothera1375– In positive contexts, in senses of other: different; (the) other (of two alternatives); additional. Now chiefly in a whole nother (chiefly U.S. collo…strangec1380–1577 With from: Alien, far removed; diverse, different. Obsolete.anothera1382– Used to indicate a significant change or difference in the person or thing specified such that it (now) resembles a different person or thing.diverseda1393– Diversified, diverse; different.otherwisea1393– In predicative use: in another state or condition; not so; different; other.differenta1400– Unlike in nature, form, or quality; not of the same kind; dissimilar.differing?c1400– Distinct in nature, form, or quality; different.deparayll1413 Unlike, dissimilar, diverse.disparable1413 Unlike.disparail1413 Different, diverse.dissemblable1413–1928 Unlike, dissimilar, various. Hence absol. as n.party?a1439–50 Inclined to be separate, rebellious; separate in character; different. Obsolete.unlikeningc1450 Differing, dissimilar.indifferent1513–1645 Different.distinct1523– Distinguished or separated from others by nature or qualities; possessing differentiating characteristics; individually peculiar; different in…repugnant1528–30 Diverse, different. Obsolete. rare.far1531– Remote. figurative of remoteness or difference in time, relationship, or nature.heterogene?1541– = heterogeneous, adj.discrepant1556– Of two or more things: different, discordant, inconsistent.mislike1570–98 Different, unlike.contrary1576–1696 In weaker sense: Different, other. Obsolete.distincted1577 another-gainesa1586–1826 Of another kind or character; different; = anothergates, adj.dispar1587 Unequal, unlike.another gate1594 Of another kind or character; different; = anothergates, adj. rare.dislike1596–1644 Unlike, dissimilar, not alike.unresembling1598– Dissimilar; unlike.heterogeneana1601–35 = heterogeneous, adj.anothergates1604– Of another kind or character; different.heterogeneal1605– = heterogeneous, adj.unmatched1606– Not having a match, pair, or mate; not matched with something corresponding or complementary.disparate1608– Essentially different or diverse in kind; dissimilar, unlike, distinct. In Logic, used of things or concepts having no obvious common ground or…disparent?1611 Unlike, diverse; of various appearance.differential1618– Of, relating to, or characterized by difference; depending on difference; (esp. of a tax or rate) differing according to circumstances.dissimilar1621– Not similar or alike; different in appearance, properties, or nature; unlike. Const. to (less often from, rarely with.)disparated1624 = disparate, adj.dissimilary1624–60 Dissimilar, unlike; heterogeneous.heterogeneous1624– Of one body in respect of another, or of various bodies in respect of each other: diverse in kind or nature, of completely different characters…unparallel1624– Not parallel; not corresponding, equivalent, or equal.otherguess1632– Of another kind, different; = othergates, adj.anotherguise1635–1876 Of another kind or character; different; = anothergates, adj.incongenerous1646 Not of the same kind; the opposite of congenerous, adj. 1.anotherguess1650–1924 Of another kind or character; different; = anothergates, adj.otherguise1653–1755 Of another kind, different; = othergates, adj. Obsolete.distant1654–1710 figurative. Different in character or quality; diverse, distinct. Obsolete.unresemblant1655– Dissimilar.distantial1656–74 Differing, diverse. Obsolete.allogeneous1666– Different or distinct in kind; (in later use frequently) spec. belonging to or consisting of a distinct ethnic group.distinguished1736–1813 Differentiated from others by character or quality; special, distinctive, characteristic. Obsolete.otherguised1768– = otherguise, adj.unsimilar1768– (un-, prefix¹ affix 1)insimilar1801 Not similar, unlike.anotherkins1855– Of another kind or character; different; = anothergates, adj.diff1861– = different, adj. (in various senses).distinctive1867– Having a distinct character or position. rare.othergate1903– = otherwise, adj.unalike1934– Different; not alike.View in Historical Thesaurus2.1602– attributive. That would otherwise exist without qualification.1602At the table aboue all others their otherwise equals. W. Watson, Decacordon of Ten Quodlibeticall Questions 511892Stone crosses..give a decided relief to their otherwise dullness. D. A. Clarke in A. E. Lee, History Columbus vol. II. 6501992The income they earn from it is likely to be their only source of cash to supplement their otherwise subsistence economy. B. Coote, Trade Trap vi. 68CiteHistorical thesaurusthe mind attention and judgement testing attestation, witness, evidence qualification [adjectives] conditionalc1380– Subject to, depending on, or limited by, one or more conditions; not absolute; made or granted on certain terms or stipulations.conditionate1533– Conditioned; subject to or limited by conditions; formerly said of limited monarchs.conditionated1581– = conditionate, adj.otherwise1602– attributive. That would otherwise exist without qualification.provisory1611– Subject to a provision or proviso; relating to or expressing a provision or proviso; conditional.cautionated1623 provisionala1626– Of, relating to, or done with a proviso; conditional.provisive1650 Conditional, contingent; = provisional, adj. A.3.conditioneda1656 Dependent upon conditions, conditional. Obsolete.subject1662– Dependent upon a particular correcting or modifying condition; conditional upon; resting on the assumption of.limitative1682–1739 Of an acceptance: subject to a limit or condition, conditional. Obsolete.springing1685– Law. Arising from a previous matter and provisionally liable to exist or take effect. Cf. contingent, adj. A.II.9. Now somewhat archaic.eventual1692–1796 Of a stipulation: subject to certain conditions or requirements being met; conditional. Obsolete.contingent1710– Law. Dependent on a pre-contemplated probability; provisionally liable to exist or take effect; conditional; not absolute.stipulated1766– That has been specified in the conditions of a contract or undertaking.provisionary1775–96 Of, relating to, or of the nature of a proviso or provision (in a law, etc.). Obsolete.conditional1864– Const. on.mitigated1884– That is or has been mitigated; alleviated, tempered, qualified; (Christian Church) designating or relating to a religious order less austere than…View in Historical Thesaurus
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British English /ˈʌðəwʌɪz/
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otherwise is one of the 2,000 most common words in modern written English. It is similar in frequency to words like bone, citizen, north, outcome, and scheme.It typically occurs about 60 times per million words in modern written English.otherwise is in frequency band 6, which contains words occurring between 10 and 100 times per million words in modern written English. More about OED's frequency bandsFrequency of otherwise, n., adv., & adj., 1750–2010 * Occurrences per million words in written English Historical frequency series are derived from Google Books Ngrams (version 2), a data set based on a corpus of several million books printed in English between 1500 and 2010. The Ngrams data has been cross-checked against frequency measures from other corpora, and re-analysed in order to handle homographs and other ambiguities. The overall frequency for a given word is calculated by summing frequencies for the main form of the word, any plural or inflected forms, and any major spelling variations. Show data tableDecade Frequency per million words 17501401760110177010017809817901001800981810971820100183097184097185090186090187090188088189082190083191081192079193073194073195073196069197066198063199064200063201063Frequency of otherwise, n., adv., & adj., 2017–2023 * Occurrences per million words in written English Modern frequency series are derived from a corpus of 20 billion words, covering the period from 2017 to the present. The corpus is mainly compiled from online news sources, and covers all major varieties of World English. Show data tablePeriod Frequency per million words Oct.–Dec. 201742Jan.–Mar. 201842Apr.–June 201842July–Sept. 201843Oct.–Dec. 201844Jan.–Mar. 201945Apr.–June 201943July–Sept. 201944Oct.–Dec. 201944Jan.–Mar. 202045Apr.–June 202046July–Sept. 202045Oct.–Dec. 202045Jan.–Mar. 202146Apr.–June 202144July–Sept. 202143Oct.–Dec. 202143Jan.–Mar. 202243Apr.–June 202243July–Sept. 202245Oct.–Dec. 202245Jan.–Mar. 202345
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otherwise-minded, adj. & n.
1856–
Of an independent, individual, or contrary cast of mind; thinking in a different way.
otherwiseness, n.
1890–
The condition or quality of being otherwise; difference.
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024oth•er•wise /ˈʌðɚˌwaɪz/USA pronunciation
adv.
under other circumstances:With this chip the computer runs faster than it would otherwise.
in another manner or way; differently:Could he do otherwise than smile?
in other respects:an otherwise happy and uneventful life.
conj. or else:Button up your coat, otherwise you'll catch cold.
adj. of a different kind:We hoped his behavior would be otherwise.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024oth•er•wise
(uᵺ′ər wīz′),USA pronunciation adv.
under other circumstances:Otherwise they may get broken.
in another manner; differently:Under the circumstances, I can't believe otherwise.
in other respects:an otherwise happy life.
conj. or else; if not:Button up your overcoat, otherwise you'll catch cold.
adj. other or different; of another nature or kind:We hoped his behavior would be otherwise.
in other or different circumstances:An otherwise pleasure had become a grinding chore.
bef. 900; Middle English; Old English (on) ōthre wīsan (in) another manner. See other, -wise
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
otherwise /ˈʌðəˌwaɪz/ sentence connector or else; if not, then: go home — otherwise your mother will worry adv differently: I wouldn't have thought otherwise in other respects: an otherwise hopeless situation adj (predicative) of an unexpected nature; different: the facts are otherwise pron something different in outcome: success or otherwiseEtymology: 14th Century: from Old English on ōthre wīsan in other manner
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In Lists: Top 2000 English words, Vocabulario generico, English Vocabulary, more...Synonyms: or, or else, if not, alternatively, alternately, more...Collocations: [was, on] an otherwise [good, bad] day, he led an otherwise [uneventful, mundane, happy] life, unless otherwise [noted, stated, indicated, specified], more...
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'Otherwise' as conjunction
‘Even if I . . .’ He gives a meaningful cough, ‘tried to persuade her otherwise.’
a 30 per cent reduction in the excise tax otherwise due
a bit fat but otherwise lovely and very talented
a proof of my having no otherwise done by others than as I
a/an otherwise + noun
alive and otherwise
although otherwise
an < otherwise > excellent piece of work
an otherwise broken
an otherwise difficult year
an otherwise empty railway carriage
an otherwise estimable fellow whose hard work may have pushed him over the edge.
An otherwise excellent day
an otherwise fun shopping trip
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An otherwise reasonable man
an otherwise tedious morning
an otherwise terrifying situation
an otherwise totally improbable story
and Buddhism errs in implying otherwise
and otherwise
And otherwise
and otherwise composing herself
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