[ˌɔːθəˈwɛr, ɔrˈθɛr, ˈɔːrˌθɛr]

Definitions

1. adverb

in a different way; otherwise than specified

“If it rains, we will have a picnic otherwise.”

2. adverb

used to introduce a contrasting thought or alternative

“She was going to the party, otherwise she might be staying home.”

3. adverb

used to indicate that something is not the case

“He said he was tired, otherwise he would have gone to the gym.”

4. noun

an alternative or contrasting situation or condition

“The doctor explained the otherwise healthy patient’s condition.”

5. noun

a different or contrasting person or thing

“The otherwise quiet neighborhood was noisy last night.”