Synonyms of otherwise

otherwise

adverb

as in else

in a different way

the candidate was gracious in his defeat, though he clearly wished the election had gone otherwise

Synonyms & Similar Words

• else
• differently
• other (than)
• variously
• dissimilarly
• diversely

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• likewise
• similarly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of otherwise

After retiring in 2022, Cannom volunteered at the John Wesley Clinic in downtown Los Angeles, helping the homeless and underserved communities who might not otherwise receive cardiac care. — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Place it over a bar, console, or an otherwise simple wall to provide color and personality, without making the space feel overly themed. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026

That translates to almost $100 million in tax savings that would have otherwise meant lower tax bills for neighboring property owners and more money for local infrastructure. — Alex Nitkin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Rouchard, who has lived in Washington for 10 years, said his wife has had to work from home for the week as preparations for the event began, but otherwise the impacts have been minimal. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026