otherwise
in other respects or ways
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,254 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 14,560 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.007% of every word in the library.
What it means
adverb
- in other respects or ways he is otherwise normalthe funds are not otherwise available
- in another and different manner also: differently very soon you will know differentlyshe thought otherwise
adjective
- other than as supposed or expected the outcome was otherwise
otherwise in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Otherwise, the rumoured reconstruction was quite correct.
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1
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Strange infatuation of an otherwise sensible woman!
The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Agatha Christie · Chapter 1
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Otherwise I can only look on you as my worst enemy.’
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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Long waits between the acts, tardiness in beginning the performance, and all delays do much to destroy an otherwise happy impression.
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1
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If Maxence was kept in, or otherwise punished, he pretended that it reflected upon himself, and that his son was disgracing him.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1