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Otherwise
/ˈʌðəwaɪz/
In a different way or alternatively; under different conditions
Synonyms:
alternatively
else
differently
Antonyms:
similarly
identically
Examples:
Hurry up,
otherwise
we'll be late.
Wear sunscreen,
otherwise
you might get sunburned.
Etymology:
Derived from Middle English
otherwyse
, combining
other
meaning different and
wise
denoting way or manner, first noted in use in the 14th century.
Usage Statistics:
70 mentions per 1 million words
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