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How to pronounce otherwise
Say it like this: /ˈʌð.ɚˌwaɪz/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
American/ˈʌð.ɚˌwaɪz/
What does otherwise mean?
advDifferently, in another way.
“Could I do otherwise than smile?”
In different circumstances; or else.
“I’m not well today, otherwise I would have helped.”
In all other respects; apart from that; except for this.
“There was one rotten apple in an otherwise perfect batch.”
adjOther than supposed; different.
“He said he didn’t do it, but the evidence was otherwise.”
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