B1adverblanguage
US/ˈʌð.ər.waɪz/
UK/ˈʌð.ə.waɪz/
if not; or apart from that; or in a different way
In context
Hurry up, otherwise we'll miss the last bus.
The hotel was a bit noisy, but otherwise it was perfect.
He says he is fine, but his face suggests otherwise.
Words that go with otherwise
adverb + verb
- unless otherwise statedAll prices include tax unless otherwise stated.
verb + adverb
- think otherwiseMost people agreed, but she thought otherwise.
- suggest otherwiseThe data suggest otherwise.
- decide otherwiseWe planned to go, but later decided otherwise.
adverb + adjective
- otherwise goodIt was an otherwise good day until the rain came.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Study hard, if not you will fail.Correct: Study hard, otherwise you will fail.