and otherwise

phrase

—used to refer to something that is additional to something already mentioned
The company has been having problems, financial and otherwise, for several years.

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Be assured, Darrell is happy and otherwise healthy—spending his time with his wife, Stevie, two daughters, and his three young grandchildren. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026 Be assured, Darrell is happy and otherwise healthy — spending his time with his wife, Stevie, two daughters and his three young grandchildren. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Adidas running shoes pros Adidas shoes, running and otherwise, are known for being comfortable. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 Followers, famous and otherwise, praised Wilson’s Instagram post. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for and otherwise

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“And otherwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%20otherwise. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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