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otherwise

[uhth-er-wahyz] / ˈʌð ərˌwaɪz /
ADVERB
in another way; alternatively
Synonyms
STRONG
differently
WEAK
any other way at another time contrarily diversely elseways if not in different circumstances on the other hand or else or then under other conditions variously

Example Sentences

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This setup converted the otherwise hidden orbital motion into an electrical signal that could be measured.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

Meieran opened it for special events such as last Halloween, but it has otherwise been closed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Liberty Lindley saw it otherwise: “They’ve drawn the line and made it very clear: ‘if you don’t side 100% with us, then go to hell.’”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

This week’s positive earnings reports from our nation’s largest banks suggest otherwise...

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Mrs. Wigginbottom nodded like she understood, but her eyes told me otherwise.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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