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   or elseadverb

   If not, or else. Used to say what will happen if something is not done.

   Take an umbrella, otherwise you might get wet.

   We should leave now, otherwise we'll miss the train.

   UsageUse it after something you must do: hurry, otherwise we'll be late. Or else means the same.

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   the other wayadverb

   In a different way, not the same as what was said or expected.

   I wanted to stay, but he decided otherwise.

   You may think it's simple, but I believe otherwise.

   UsageOften after think, decide or say: I think otherwise.

   Similardifferently

   Oppositelikewise, similarly

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   adverb

   In every other way, apart from what was just said.

   The soup was a little salty, but otherwise perfect.

   He hurt his arm, but otherwise he is fine.

   UsageSay the problem first, then otherwise: a bit salty, but otherwise good. Also an otherwise perfect day.

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   adjective

   Not the way people think, but different from what is believed or claimed.

   People say the shop is closing, but the facts are otherwise.

   He insisted the deal was fair, but the facts were otherwise.

   Similardifferent

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