otherwise — in a different way; differently
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a different way; differently
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
Korean meaning: 다르게, 달리
Korean pronunciation: **어**더와이즈
Example Sentences
- I thought the movie was boring, but my friends thought otherwise - they loved the explosions!
- The pizza was cold, but otherwise perfect for my midnight snack.
- Study hard, otherwise you'll end up asking 'Would you like fries with that?' forever.
otherwise
ADVERB//ˈʌðərwaɪz//
in a different way; differently
in a different way; differently
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Origin
From Old English 'otherwise,' composed of 'other' (from Proto-Germanic *antheroz) and the suffix '-wise' (from Old English -wīse, meaning 'manner' or 'way'). The word emerged in Middle English to describe an alternative manner or circumstance.
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“I thought the movie was boring, but my friends thought otherwise - they loved the explosions!”
“The pizza was cold, but otherwise perfect for my midnight snack.”
“Study hard, otherwise you'll end up asking 'Would you like fries with that?' forever.”
“Unless the weather forecast says otherwise, we'll have the picnic tomorrow.”
“My cat appears innocent, but I know otherwise - she's plotting world domination.”
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