OTHERWISE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for OTHERWISE?

Need another word that means the same as “otherwise”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “otherwise” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Otherwise” are: differently, or else, if not, in other respects, in other ways, apart from that, in any other way, as an alternative, as another option, as a substitute, as a replacement

Otherwise as an Adverb

Definitions of "Otherwise" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “otherwise” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• In a different way.
• As an alternative.
• In another and different manner.
• In other respects; apart from that.
• In another and different manner.
• In other respects or ways.
• In circumstances different from those present or considered; or else.

Synonyms of "Otherwise" as an adverb (11 Words)

apart from that	Into parts or pieces.
as a replacement	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
as a substitute	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
as an alternative	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
as another option	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
differently	In varied ways; diversely. He likes to do things a bit differently.
if not	Perhaps; indicating possibility of being more remarkable (greater or better or sooner) than.
in any other way	To or toward the inside of.
in other respects	To or toward the inside of.
in other ways	To or toward the inside of.
or else	In place of, or as an alternative to.

Usage Examples of "Otherwise" as an adverb

• He means mischief—it's no good pretending otherwise.
• The collection is a good draw that brings visitors who might not come otherwise.
• I'm not motivated by money, otherwise I would have quit.
• An otherwise totally black cat with a single white whisker.
• All the staff were otherwise engaged.
• The Cosa Nostra, otherwise known as the Brotherhood.
• She thought otherwise.

Associations of "Otherwise" (30 Words)

adversary	Someone who offers opposition. The confrontations of adversary politics.
also	In addition; too. Dyslexia also known as word blindness.
another	Any of various alternatives; some other. Put it off to another or some other day.
antithetical	Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible. Practices entirely antithetical to her professed beliefs.
barring	The act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto.
besides	In addition. I m capable of doing the work and a lot more besides.
comparison	Qualities that are comparable. No comparison between the two books.
contrarily	Contrary to expectations.
contrast	The difference between tones in a television picture, photograph, etc. His friend s success contrasted with his own failure.
contrastingly	In a contrasting manner.
diametrical	Of or along a diameter. He s the diametrical opposite of Gabriel.
different	Differing from all others; not ordinary. Different parts of the country.
differently	In another and different manner. Differently coloured pens.
discrete	Individually separate and distinct. Speech sounds are produced as a continuous sound signal rather than discrete units.
disparate	Containing elements very different from one another. Disparate ideas.
dissimilar	Marked by dissimilarity. A collection of dissimilar nations lacking overall homogeneity.
distinction	A distinguishing quality. I was completely unaware of class distinctions.
diversity	The state of being diverse; variety. Newspapers were obliged to allow a diversity of views to be printed.
etcetera	Additional unspecified odds and ends; more of the same. His report was full of etceteras.
except	Take exception to. Five classes of advertisement are excepted from control.
exclude	Prevent from entering; keep out. Apply flux to exclude oxygen.
instead	As a substitute or alternative to; in place of. He didn t call rather or instead he wrote her a letter.
omit	Leave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally or forgetfully. He modestly omits to mention that he was a pole vault champion.
opposite	Of leaves or shoots arising in pairs at the same level on opposite sides of the stem. Opposite meanings.
other	Denoting those remaining in a group or those not already mentioned. The other evening.
perceptibly	In a noticeable manner.
relatively	In relation, comparison, or proportion to something else. The site was cheap and relatively clean.
unlike	Not equal in amount. He was very unlike to any other man.
unshared	Not shared. Most of those placed in hostels would prefer unshared independent accommodation.
vary	Differ in size, amount, degree, or nature from something else of the same general class. The properties vary in price.