otherwise Synonyms
Another word for otherwise
• adverb (Context 1)
In circumstances different from those present or considered; or else.
"We must leave for the station immediately; or else, we will miss our train."
• adverb (Context 2)
In all other respects; apart from that.
"The antique desk has a small scratch on the corner, but it is apart from that in excellent condition."
• adverb (Context 3)
In a different way or manner; differently.
"She claimed she was fine, though her exhausted expression suggested differently."
• conjunction (Context 4)
Used to introduce the consequence of not doing or failing to meet the preceding condition; if not, or else.
"Please save your document frequently, or else you risk losing your progress."
• adjective (Context 5)
In a different state, condition, or situation than what exists or is supposed (used exclusively as a predicate adjective).
"The facts of the case are completely different than what was initially reported."
Opposites of otherwise
The opposite of otherwise shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: