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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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But this narrative is not as far-fetched as it otherwise might appear.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Chloe Themistocleous, partner in employment law at Eversheds Sutherland believes "clear statutory guidance" will be essential, otherwise employers and employees face considerable legal risk in navigating the use of digital twins.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Here are some other famous digital pivots, AI-focused and otherwise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“That was the part where I was like, I want to do that. Because, you know, otherwise, you don’t need me — get Jason Statham.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Consider the old saying “Out of sight, out of mind,” otherwise known as OOS, OOM.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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