/ˈʌð.ə.waɪz/
Translation
If not; used to say what will happen if the first thing is not done.
Word origin
From other plus wise, an old word for way, so meaning in another way.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- other wise
Examples
, .
Here "otherwise" means "if you do not leave now".
, .
"Otherwise" means "or else" and shows a bad result.
, .
Here "otherwise" means "in every other way".
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Grammar articles
(4)British vs American grammar: have got, gotten, the team are, and the other quiet differences
Past continuous tense: was and were plus -ing, and when to use it instead of the past simple
Past perfect tense: had plus past participle, and when English actually needs it
Verb patterns with objects in English: want somebody to do, make somebody do, and see somebody doing
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