otherwise

• Adverb, das eine andere Situation, eine Alternative oder das Gegenteil des Gesagten angibt. Es kann auch bedeuten 'in anderer Hinsicht' oder 'abgesehen davon'.

An adverb used to indicate a different situation, alternative, or the opposite of what has been stated.

1. Different from what is assumedB2formal

   Used to describe a state or condition that is not as originally thought or expected.

   Anders als angenommen

   • The evidence suggests otherwise.
   • He claimed to be innocent, but the facts prove otherwise.
   • The situation was otherwise than we had anticipated.

   Synonymecontrarydifferentdissimilaroppositeotherunlike

• Adverb, das auf eine andere oder alternative Situation, Bedingung oder Art und Weise hinweist. Es kann „auf andere Weise“, „unter anderen Umständen“ oder „sonst“ bedeuten und wird auch als Konjunktionaladverb zur Einleitung eines Gegensatzes verwendet.

An adverb used to indicate a different or alternative situation, condition, or manner. It can mean 'in a different way,' 'under other circumstances,' or 'or else.' It is also used as a conjunctive adverb to introduce a contrasting possibility.

1. In other respects or waysB1formal

   Used to refer to something that is true in a different context or aspect.

   in anderer Hinsicht

   • The house was old, but otherwise it was in good condition.
   • She is a bit shy, but otherwise very friendly.
   • The plan seemed risky, but otherwise it was well thought out.

2. In a different way or mannerA2formal

   Used to indicate that something is done or happens in a way that is different from what has just been mentioned.

   Auf andere Weise

   • The recipe calls for baking the cake at 180 °C; otherwise you should use a lower temperature.
   • She dressed casually, otherwise she would have needed a formal outfit for the ceremony.
   • The software works on Windows, otherwise you need a Mac version.

   Synonymecontrarilydifferently

   Antonymelikewisesimilarly

3. In a different mannerB1formal

   In a way that is different from what has been mentioned or expected.

   Anders

   • He could not do otherwise than accept the offer.
   • She decided to act otherwise than she had planned.
   • The results were otherwise than we had anticipated.

   Synonymecontrarilydifferentlyoppositely

4. If not; or elseA1informal

   Introduces the consequence that will occur if a particular condition is not met.

   Andernfalls

   • You must finish your homework, otherwise you can't go out to play.
   • We need to leave now, otherwise we'll miss the train.
   • Pay the fee by Friday; otherwise your membership will be cancelled.

   Synonymeif notor else

5. In other circumstancesB1formal

   Indicates a situation or result that would be different under other conditions.

   Unter anderen Umständen

   • The project succeeded, otherwise it would have been postponed.
   • He agreed to the terms; otherwise negotiations would have broken down.
   • The agreement stands, otherwise legal action would be required.

   Synonymeif notor else