All of the books had been burned or otherwise destroyed.
The women talked in the living room while the men were otherwise occupied.
Art allows us to express things that we would not be able to express otherwise.
Something must be wrong; otherwise, he would have called.
The test helps identify problems that might otherwise go unnoticed.
One of the boys has a freckle on his cheek. Otherwise, the twins are nearly identical.
I didn't like the ending, but otherwise it was a very good book.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'otherwise.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
If conditions were otherwise, I wouldn't be so worried.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'otherwise.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
: in a different way or manner
: if something did not happen, was not true, etc.
: in all ways except the one mentioned
: not the same
See words that rhyme with otherwise Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for otherwise Spanish Central: Translation of otherwise Nglish: Translation of otherwise for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of otherwise for Arabic speakers
What made you want to look up otherwise? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Challenging Vocabulary Quiz Returns!
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZTest Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Writing? Check your grammar now!