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单词 otherwise
释义

otherwise

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pronoun

oth·​er·​wise ˈə-t͟hər-ˌwīz How to pronounce otherwise (audio)
: something or anything else : something to the contrary
was ordered to testify and could not do otherwise

otherwise

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adverb

1
: in a different way or manner
glossed over or otherwise handledPlayboy
All shows begin at 8:00 unless otherwise noted.
2
: in different circumstances
might otherwise have left
The test helps identify problems that might have otherwise gone unnoticed.
3
: in other respects
an otherwise flimsy farceCurrent Biography
I didn't like the ending, but otherwise it was a very good book.
The patient had a foot problem, but she was otherwise healthy.
4
: if not
do what I tell you, otherwise you'll be sorry
Tickets can be bought in advance at a discount; otherwise they can be purchased at the door for full price.
5
: not
paired with an adjective, adverb, noun, or verb to indicate its contrary or to suggest an indefinite alternative
people whose deeds, admirable or otherwiseJohn Fischeralmost thirty thousand women, Irish and otherwiseJ. M. Burnshis opinion as to the success or otherwise of itAustralian Dictionary of Biography

otherwise

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adjective

: different
if conditions were otherwise

Synonyms

Adverb

  • differently
  • else
  • other (than)
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Adverb All of the books had been burned or otherwise destroyed. The women talked in the living room while the men were otherwise occupied. Art allows us to express things that we would not be able to express otherwise. Something must be wrong; otherwise, he would have called. The test helps identify problems that might otherwise go unnoticed. One of the boys has a freckle on his cheek. Otherwise, the twins are nearly identical. I didn't like the ending, but otherwise it was a very good book. Adjective If conditions were otherwise, I wouldn't be so worried. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adverb
The rear seat is a little short under the legs but is acceptable otherwise. David E. Davis Jr., Car and Driver, 15 Feb. 2023 Wood is a great presence, as is Jacki Weaver as Jack’s mother, warming up a show that might otherwise be too coolly existential. Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Feb. 2023 Because otherwise why wouldn’t Lenny Kravitz have been the love interest? The New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2023 The men were otherwise healthy, except for having a higher risk of kidney stones. WIRED, 14 Feb. 2023 Severing ties with the College Board could have significant implications for students – particularly those who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford to participate in or seek out these programs. Alia Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2023 These sites carry resale tickets that have already been claimed through Ticketmaster, providing fans more seating options that would otherwise not be available through the popular ticket seller site. al, 14 Feb. 2023 Donzé, who for years has tracked the ebb and flow of global central bank liquidity provision and its interplay with markets, otherwise isn’t a fan of US stocks. Sujata Rao-coverley, Bloomberg.com, 11 Feb. 2023 Jermaine Couisnard had 18 of his 19 points in the second half for Oregon (15-11, 9-6 Pac-12), which was otherwise hapless after taking a 33-30 lead at the half. oregonlive, 11 Feb. 2023
Adjective
Mescal is getting accolades for Aftersun, thankfully, but that doesn’t make up for the otherwise tepid awards recognition tilted in the A24 vehicle’s direction. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 24 Jan. 2023 The new good guys (including Pierce Brosnan's Doctor Fate) lack character development, but at least Johnson's intriguingly dark persona stands out in his otherwise forgettable star vehicle. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2022 The best looks in the otherwise play-it-safe collection were classic Miyake styles. Thomas Adamson, ajc, 30 Sep. 2022 To shave around 100 pounds from the otherwise 3300-pound GR, the trim replaces the rear bench with a pair of chassis braces. Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022 Prairie dresses add a feminine touch to your otherwise masculine Western wardrobe. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2022 Notably, the smooth saxophone glided through the robust band, standing out among the otherwise head-banging song. Griffin Wiles, The Indianapolis Star, 25 June 2022 Absent the Derby winner — the fourth consecutive year there’s no real chance at a Triple Crown at the Preakness — the focus is on the filly in what Lukas called an otherwise vanilla race. Stephen Whyno, Hartford Courant, 20 May 2022 Its pine-shaded avenues are a shock of green on the otherwise arid steppe, lined with chocolate factories, barbecue restaurants, and gift shops that sell bittersweet jams made from the berry of the town's namesake plant. Mark Johanson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Pronoun, Adverb, and Adjective

Middle English, from Old English (on) ōthre wīsan in another manner

First Known Use

Pronoun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

otherwise

adverb
oth·​er·​wise
ˈə-t͟hər-ˌwīz
1
: in a different way : differently
could not do otherwise
2
: in different circumstances
otherwise we might have won
3
: in other respects
the otherwise busy street

otherwise

adverb

as in else
in a different way the candidate was gracious in his defeat, though he clearly wished the election had gone otherwise

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • else
  • differently
  • dissimilarly
  • diversely
  • other (than)
  • variously

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • likewise
  • similarly
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