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Wear a coat; otherwise, you may feel cold.
What does Otherwise mean?
Otherwise means if not, or in another way.
Dictionary definition
If not; or in a different way from what has been said.
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The room was noisy, but otherwise the trip was fun.
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The instructions must be followed carefully; otherwise, the result may change.
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If Not is close in meaning to otherwise.
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WordOtherwise.
Partadverb.
MeaningOtherwise means if not, or in another way.
ExampleExample: Wear a coat; otherwise, you may feel cold.
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3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- uh · ther · wyz
- Strongest beat
- uh
- Ending
- wyz
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on uh.
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Synonyms
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if notUse when showing what happens without the first action.
differentlyUse when meaning in another way.
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