The meaning of OTHERWISE is something or anything else : something to the contrary. How to use otherwise in a sentence.

OTHERWISE definition: under other circumstances. See examples of otherwise used in a sentence.

The bike needs a new wheel, but otherwise it's in good condition. The poor sound quality ruined an otherwise beautiful film.

1. differently: I wouldn't have thought otherwise. 2. in other respects: an otherwise hopeless situation.

Definition of otherwise adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

in other respects: an otherwise happy life. conj. or else; if not: Button up your overcoat, otherwise you'll catch cold. adj. other or different; of another nature or kind: We hoped his behavior …

You use otherwise to refer in a general way to actions or situations that are very different from, or the opposite to, your main statement.