Definition of otherwise Otherwise

/ʌˈðɚwajˌz/ - [utherwayz] - oth•er•wise

We found 14 definitions of otherwise from 5 different sources.

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What does otherwise mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

otherwise - other than as supposed or expected; "the outcome was otherwise"

Adverb

otherwise - in other respects or ways; "he is otherwise normal"; "the funds are not otherwise available"; "an otherwise hopeless situation"
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  • otherwise (Adverb)
    Differently, in another way.
  • otherwise (Adverb)
    In different circumstances; or else .
  • otherwise (Adverb)
    In all other respects.
  • otherwise (Adjective)
    Other than supposed, different.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • otherwise (adv.)
    In a different manner; in another way, or in other ways; differently; contrarily.
  • otherwise (adv.)
    In other respects.
  • otherwise (adv.)
    In different circumstances; under other conditions; as, I am engaged, otherwise I would accept.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • otherwise
    If that is not the case.
  • otherwise
    In another way.
  • otherwise
    In all other respects.
  • otherwise
    Other than supposed.

Proverbs DictionaryProverbs Dictionary 📗

  • otherwise
    Some are wise, and some are otherwise.

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