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CEFR B1 · Conjunctions
otherwise
/ˈʌðərwaɪz/ 📚 Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Otherwise is used to introduce a statement that says what will happen if the first statement is not true or if something different happens. It can also mean 'in a different way' or 'apart from that'.
Synonyms
if not
or else
alternatively
differently
apart from that
Antonyms
None available
Translations
otherwise in your language
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عربي
تُستخدم كلمة 'وإلا' لتقديم جملة توضح ما سيحدث إذا لم يكن البيان الأول صحيحًا.
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اردو
ورنہ کا استعمال یہ بتانے کے لیے ہوتا ہے کہ اگر پہلی بات سچ نہ ہو تو کیا ہوگا۔
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हिंदी
अन्यथा का प्रयोग यह बताने के लिए किया जाता है कि यदि पहला कथन सत्य नहीं है तो क्या होगा।
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中文
否则用于引出如果第一个陈述不真实或发生不同情况时会发生什么。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
It means 'if not'. It shows a different result. Or it means 'in another way'.
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Memory TipThink of 'otherwise' as 'or else' – it gives an alternative consequence.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
You need to study hard; otherwise (if not), you will fail the exam.
We should leave now, otherwise (or else) we'll be late for the movie.
She must be very busy, otherwise (or then) she would have called me back.
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