Simple meaning
What does Otherwise mean?
Otherwise means if that does not happen.
Dictionary definition
Otherwise means if not, or in a different way from what was said.
Example sentences
Otherwise in a sentence
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I used otherwise to connect two ideas in my sentence.
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In the reading passage, otherwise showed how one idea related to the next.
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Using otherwise in my paragraph helped signal contrast, cause, or sequence for the reader.
Synonyms
Words like Otherwise
if notRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
or elseRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
differentlyRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
thereforeHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
specificallyHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Otherwise word family
Base word
otherwise
adverb
otherwise
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does otherwise do in a sentence?
OTHERWISE means otherwise means if that does not happen.
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