The meaning of OTHERWISE is something or anything else : something to the contrary. How to use otherwise in a sentence.

OTHERWISE definition: under other circumstances. See examples of otherwise used in a sentence.

The bike needs a new wheel, but otherwise it's in good condition. The poor sound quality ruined an otherwise beautiful film.

1. differently: I wouldn't have thought otherwise. 2. in other respects: an otherwise hopeless situation.

in other respects: an otherwise happy life. conj. or else; if not: Button up your overcoat, otherwise you'll catch cold. adj. other or different; of another nature or kind: We hoped his behavior …

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