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Otherwise Definition & Meaning

1. In a different way or manner; alternatively.

Example: "i don't have any cash, otherwise i would have bought you a coffee."

2. In other respects; differently.

Example: "the food was great, but otherwise the restaurant was a bit too noisy."

3. If not; unless something else happens.

Example: "you need to finish your homework, otherwise you won't be able to go out with your friends."

4. In a different situation or circumstance.

Example: "i would have taken the job, otherwise i wouldn't have applied for it."

5. In another case or situation.

Example: "i'm not sure if we can meet tomorrow, but otherwise we can schedule it for next week."

Examples of the word otherwise used in sentences.

  • The exam is tomorrow, so you should study tonight, otherwise, you might not do well.
  • I need to go to the grocery store, otherwise, we won't have any food for dinner.
  • I would love to come to your party, but I have plans, otherwise, I would have loved to join.
  • Don't forget to turn off the lights, otherwise, we'll waste electricity.
  • You should wear a hat, otherwise, you might get sunburned.
  • I would love to go out tonight, but otherwise, I have to study for my exams.
  • I always wear a helmet when I ride my bike, otherwise, it's not safe.
  • The store is closing soon, otherwise, we won't be able to buy anything.
  • I need to hurry up, otherwise, I will miss my train.
  • We have to finish the project today, otherwise, it will be late.
  • My sister doesn't like spicy food, otherwise, she'll have to drink lots of water.
  • The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, but otherwise, it might have been postponed.
  • It's important to be punctual, otherwise, you might miss out on important information.
  • You can have your cake, but otherwise, we'll have to share.
  • I usually take the bus to work, but otherwise, I'll have to walk.
  • I always double-check my work before submission; otherwise, I might make a mistake.
  • I would have come to the party, otherwise, I had to work overtime.
  • You have to follow the rules; otherwise, you'll get a penalty.
  • The weather was perfect for a picnic; otherwise, we would have eaten at a restaurant.
  • It's essential to wear a helmet while riding a bike; otherwise, you might end up injuring your head.
  • I would have finished the project on time, otherwise, I had to take care of my sick father all week.
  • I try to eat healthily, otherwise, I will feel lethargic and sluggish.
  • I always double-check my work, otherwise, I might make careless mistakes.
  • He is usually a happy-go-lucky person, but otherwise, when he is stressed, he can be irritable and moody.
  • The weather is usually sunny and warm here, but otherwise, when it is rainy and cold, it can be quite dreary.
  • The performance was flawless; otherwise, the audience would have been deeply disappointed.
  • I love spicy food, but otherwise, I'm not very adventurous when it comes to trying new flavors.
  • I enjoy traveling alone; otherwise, I feel like I miss out on the chance to really immerse myself in the culture of the places I visit.
  • I always try to be punctual; otherwise, I feel like I'm wasting other people's time.
  • He's very talented, but otherwise, he can be quite difficult to work with.
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