otherwise
Translation
otherwise, or else, differently, in other respects
Examples
Hurry, otherwise you'll be late.
Hurry, otherwise you'll be late.
The car is old, but otherwise in good condition.
The car is old, but otherwise in good condition.
He thinks otherwise.
He thinks otherwise.
Grammar Patterns
((clause)), otherwise ((clause)) or else... You should hurry, otherwise you'll be late.
... but otherwise ... in other respects... The car is old, but otherwise in good condition.
to think otherwise to think differently He thinks otherwise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: or else, if not, differently
Etymology
From 'other' + 'wise' (meaning 'way, manner'). Literally means 'in another way'.
Memory Tips
Remember it as introducing a consequence if the first part doesn't happen. It describes what will occur in an 'other' or different situation.