English · Adjectives
otherwise
/ˈʌðərwaɪz/
[/ˈʌðərwaɪz/]
if not; in another way
Beginneradverb
Definition
Otherwise means in a different way, or what would happen if something were not done.
Example
Hurry up, otherwise we will miss the train.
Hurry up, otherwise we will miss the train.
Etymology
From Old English 'on othre wisan', meaning 'in another way'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to show what happens if something is not done.