Meaning of the word otherwise in English
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otherwise
US /ˈʌð.ɚ.waɪz/
UK /ˈʌð.ɚ.waɪz/
Adverb
1.
in circumstances different from those present or considered; or else
Example:
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You need to study hard; otherwise, you will fail the exam.
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He must be very busy, otherwise he would have called.
2.
in other respects; apart from that
Example:
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The car is old, but otherwise it's in good condition.
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The weather was bad, but the trip was otherwise enjoyable.
Adjective
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