otherwise
In another way
Otherwise introduces an alternative or contrast.
It often signals what would happen if circumstances were different: Hurry, otherwise we'll be late.
It can mean in other respects: The coffee was cold but otherwise fine.
Or it indicates a different way: She thought otherwise.
Unless otherwise noted is a common phrase meaning except where stated differently.
Indicating an alternative
- if notConditional alternative phrase
- exceptWith the exclusion of
- unlessExcept if
- failing thatIf unsuccessful, then
In another manner
- converselyIn opposite manner
- contrarilyIn obstinate opposition
- oppositelyIn a contrary manner
- in contrastShowing difference between things
on the contrary · to the contrary · inversely · distinctly · dissimilarly
else
Indicating an alternative
differently
In another manner
- converselyIn opposite manner
- contrarilyIn obstinate opposition
- oppositelyIn a contrary manner
in contrast · on the contrary · to the contrary · inversely · distinctly · dissimilarly
notwithstanding
In spite of
- XSLTstylesheet, template, choose, when, if
- adverbsquickly, slowly, very, really, now
- connectivesand, or, but, because, nor
- Transition Wordshowever, therefore, furthermore, meanwhile, consequently
- conjunctionsand, but, or, for, nor
- formal adverbsaccordingly, consequently, furthermore, hence, hereby
otherwisesimilarly
In comparable fashion
likewise · same · identically · equally · correspondingly
otherwiseregardless
Despite the circumstances
therefore · consequently · anyway · thus · either way
- otherwise engagedBusy with other commitments
wise, other, wisdom, another, others, likewise, otherworldly, clockwise, crosswise