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

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“Social media has the potential to connect friends and family. It may also be valuable to teens who otherwise feel excluded or lack offline support,” according to the National Academies of Science report.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s still one of the most popular game engines in use today, but the trajectory of its stock would suggest otherwise.

From Barron's

The profit and fuel-price forecast overshadowed what was otherwise an upbeat outlook for cruise demand.

From MarketWatch

Paulson said if growth is productivity-driven by AI, monetary policy adjustments may not be needed, but inflationary pressures could rise otherwise.

From The Wall Street Journal

The moratorium is set to expire on March 31, unless ministers in Yaounde decide otherwise.

From Barron's

otherwise

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