otherwise

Definitions

1. adverb

   In a different way.

   Examples

   • You may have a point, but I think otherwise.
   • Unless you say otherwise, we will leave at six.
   ≈elsewise≈contrarily≈contrastingly≠likewise≠thuswise +4 more
2. adverb

   If not, or in different circumstances.

   Examples

   • I am not well today, otherwise I would have helped.
   • Open your umbrella, otherwise you will get wet.
   ≈elsewise
3. adverb

   Apart from that.

   Examples

   • He lost his temper once in a while. Otherwise he behaved well.
   • There was one bad apple in an otherwise perfect batch.
   ≈elsewise
4. adjective

   Different from what you thought.

   Examples

   • He said he did not do it, but the evidence was otherwise.
   • The data is digital and otherwise.