↔️❓Otherwise

adverb
/ˈʌðərwaɪz/

Meaning

in a different way; if not; or else; apart from that
in a different or other way

Example Sentences

Study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.

We need to hurry; otherwise, we'll miss the train.

Synonyms

or else, alternatively, differently, if not
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or else, alternatively, differently, if not
Entry 2
alternatively, if not, or else

Antonyms

likewise, similarly, correspondingly
Entry 1
likewise, similarly, correspondingly
Entry 2
similarly

Collocations

or otherwise, otherwise known as, unless otherwise stated, do otherwise, otherwise stated
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or otherwise, otherwise known as, unless otherwise stated
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otherwise known as, do otherwise, otherwise stated

More Example Sentences

I see it otherwise. Let me explain.

Otherwise laziness spreads and the students fail in exams.

I know everyone believes this, but research says otherwise.

Otherwise corruption increases and the society faces decline.

Otherwise restlessness prevails and the country goes towards destruction.

I appreciate hearing about your experience, but my experience suggests otherwise.

If Sarah studies at the right time, she can pass the exam easily, otherwise she can’t do it later.