Definition of "otherwise" []

• In another way; differently: She thought otherwise. (adverb)
• Under other circumstances: Otherwise I might have helped. (adverb)
• In other respects: an otherwise logical mind. (adverb)
• Other than supposed; different: The evidence is otherwise. (adjective)

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• ""But there’s nothing to tell about me," said Jack, "except that I’m always in difficulties — financial — or otherwise, — oftenest ’otherwise,’ I must confess.""
• "Shinto expounders have, it is true, attempted to interpret the term otherwise; and Hirata, as quoted by Mr. Ernest Satow, declared the name should be applied only to the common ancestor, or ancestors, or to one so entitled to the gratitude of a community as to merit equal honours."
• "Is the term otherwise known, and what bird is it? cold duck not the drink, but a dance."