Is other wise one word

Definition of ‘or otherwise/and otherwise’

You use or otherwise or and otherwise to mention something that is not the thing just referred to or is the opposite of that thing. It was for the police to assess the validity or otherwise of the evidence.

What kind of word is otherwise?

What are some proper ways to use the word ‘otherwise’? Otherwise is commonly used as an adverb that means ‘or else,’ ‘except that,’ or ‘in another way,’ but it can also be used as an adjective meaning ‘in another scenario.

Do we put comma after otherwise?

Use a comma to set off most conjunctive adverbs (however, otherwise, therefore, similarly, hence, on the other hand, and consequently). But do not use a comma after the conjunctive adverbs then, thus, soon, now, and also.

Is otherwise rude?

Otherwise is defined as in other circumstances, other ways or other respects, or can mean «or else.» If a person is normally nice but is rude only on one particular occasion, this is an example of when you might say he is otherwise very nice except for that occasion.

Do otherwise means?

(C14: from Old English on othre wisan in other manner) The expression otherwise than means in any other way than and should not be followed by an adjective: no-one taught by this method can be other than (not otherwise than) successful; you are not allowed to use the building otherwise than as a private dwelling.

Can you end a sentence with otherwise?

In the above examples, otherwise could also be used at the end of the sentence, e.g. ‘He wouldn’t have passed his test otherwise’. When used to mean in a different or opposite way from what has been mentioned, otherwise is used in final position: ‘I intend to remain here until someone tells me otherwise’.

How use despite in a sentence?

Despite sentence example

How do you use unless otherwise in a sentence?

The phrase «unless otherwise» is usually used in giving instructions to make them more clear. You may smoke unless otherwise instructed. Unless otherwise instructed, please remain seated. Unless you are told otherwise, you may take photographs.

Is most a transition word?

After, afterward, before, then, once, next, last, at last, at length, first, second, etc., at first, formerly, rarely, usually, another, finally, soon, meanwhile, at the same time, for a minute, hour, day, etc., during the morning, day, week, etc., most important, later, ordinarily, to begin with, afterwards, generally …

What is the difference between OR and otherwise?

Is if a conjunction word?

If is a conjunction.

How could it be otherwise meaning?

formal used to say that it is impossible for something to be different from the way it is Life in the military is hard – how can it be otherwise?

Which would otherwise in a sentence?

Sentence examples for which would otherwise from inspiring English sources. Both have attracted risk averse private investment which would otherwise not have been made. The recording includes details of army personnel, phone extensions and equipment which would otherwise be confidential.

What is meant by otherwise healthy?

In A, ‘otherwise’ means that the children are healthy in all other ways, except that they have a fever.

What does I didn’t say otherwise mean?

(C14: from Old English on othre wisan in other manner) The expression otherwise than means in any other way than and should not be followed by an adjective: no-one taught by this method can be other than (not otherwise than) successful; you are not allowed to use the building otherwise than as a private dwelling.

Did not say otherwise meaning?

1 adv You use otherwise after stating a situation or fact, in order to say what the result or consequence would be if this situation or fact was not the case.

Are not otherwise meaning?

When you see an English word ending in “wise,” you should understand that ending to mean “way” or “ways.” So, “not otherwise” means not in any other way. Some example sentences: If you are not otherwise occupied at the moment, please come to my cabin. He knew they were meant to be together.

How are you doing otherwise means?

This means, «To do something different means doom» or «If you do something different you/we will be doomed.»

What is a good transition sentence?

What are the components of good transition sentences? They make an explicit connection between ideas, sentences, and paragraphs. Good transitions use specific words. Try to avoid using pronouns like “this” to refer to an entire idea because it is not always clear who or what “this” refers to.

Is but a transition word?

Transition words are words like ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘so’ and ‘because’. They show your reader the relationship between phrases, sentences, or even paragraphs.

otherwise

1. иначе, в противном случае, а то; 2. иначе, по-другому; 3. в остальном
(1). Английское наречие otherwise употребляется в условных придаточных предложениях в качестве предупреждения о нежелательной ситуации. Otherwise обычно стоит в начале придаточного, при этом английский эквивалент русского или — or не употребляется:

Don’t spread the news otherwise we won’t be able to benefit by it — Не говори об этом никому, а то мы сами не сможем воспользоваться этой новостью.

Позвони ему, иначе он не придет — Call him otherwise (or else) he won’t come.

Otherwise может употребляться в относительных придаточных после модального глагола или в конце предложения:

The government supports small business which would otherwise find it hard to survive — Правительство оказывает поддержку малому бизнесу, который иначе вряд ли бы выжил.

I am glad I finally decided to come to the party, I would not have met you otherwise — Я рад, что все-таки решился прийти на этот прием, а то я вас не встретил бы.

(2). В значении во всем остальном otherwise употребляется для противопоставления:

Two windows of his study room were lit otherwise the house was dark — Два окна его кабинета были освещены, весь остальной дом был темным.

(3). Русское иначе лишь частично совпадает по значению с otherwise:

Я хочу сделать это иначе — I would do it differently/otherwise.

Словосочетание так или иначе, т. е. в любом случае, соответствует английским сочетаниям in any case, in any event, in some way or other, in either event. Словосочетание не иначе как передается эмфатическими синтаксическими конструкциями:

Это не иначе как он (сделал …) — He was the one who … ; it must be him who…

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Смотреть что такое «otherwise» в других словарях:

• Otherwise — may refer to: Difference Negative Pseudonym, as in otherwise known as or also known as See also All pages beginning with Otherwise All pages with titles containing Otherwise Otherwise Engaged, comic play by English playwright Simon Gray Otherwise …   Wikipedia

• Otherwise — Oth er*wise , adv. [Other + wise manner.] [1913 Webster] 1. In a different manner; in another way, or in other ways; differently; contrarily. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] Thy father was a worthy prince, And merited, alas! a better fate; But Heaven… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• otherwise — [uth′ər wīz΄] adv. [ME othre wise < OE on othre wisan: see WISE2] 1. in another manner; differently [to believe otherwise] 2. in all other points or respects [an otherwise intelligent person] 3. in other circumstances 4 …   English World dictionary

• otherwise — • Professor Southern gave us some stimulating reflections about the aims, development, and achievements (or otherwise) of the Honour School of Modern History W. A. Pantin, 1972 • It s the balance of foods you eat that is healthy or otherwise… …   Modern English usage

• otherwise — index contra Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

• otherwise — contracted from O.E. phrase on oðre wisan in the other manner (see OTHER (Cf. other) + WISE (Cf. wise) (n.)), which in M.E. became oþre wise, and mid 14c. oþerwise …   Etymology dictionary

• otherwise — [adv] in another way; alternatively any other way, contrarily, differently, diversely, elseways, if not, in different circumstances, on the other hand, or else, or then, under other conditions, variously; concept 544 …   New thesaurus

• otherwise — ► ADVERB 1) in different circumstances; or else. 2) in other respects. 3) in a different way. 4) alternatively. ► ADJECTIVE ▪ in a different state or situation …   English terms dictionary

• otherwise — oth|er|wise W2S1 [ˈʌðəwaız US ˈʌðər ] adv 1.) [sentence adverb] used when saying what bad thing will happen if something is not done ▪ You ll have to go now, otherwise you ll miss your bus. ▪ Put your coat on, otherwise you ll get cold. 2.)… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• otherwise — 01. You d better wear a helmet when you go roller blading. [Otherwise], you could hurt yourself. 02. I m a little busy right now, so I can t come to the party. [Otherwise] I d come for sure. 03. You d better work on improving your pronunciation;… …   Grammatical examples in English

• otherwise — oth|er|wise [ ʌðər,waız ] adverb *** Otherwise can be used in the following ways: as a way of showing how a sentence or clause is related to what has already been said: We must hurry; otherwise we ll miss the train. as an ordinary adverb: You re… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

Adverb

All of the books had been burned or otherwise destroyed.

The women talked in the living room while the men were otherwise occupied.

Art allows us to express things that we would not be able to express otherwise.

Something must be wrong; otherwise, he would have called.

The test helps identify problems that might otherwise go unnoticed.

One of the boys has a freckle on his cheek. Otherwise, the twins are nearly identical.

I didn’t like the ending, but otherwise it was a very good book.

Adjective

If conditions were otherwise, I wouldn’t be so worried.

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- иначе, иным способом, иным образом; по-другому

this must be done quite otherwise — это надо сделать совсем по-другому 
he could do it no otherwise — он не мог сделать это иначе 
they don’t influence him any otherwise than by example — они действуют на него только /не иначе как/ примером 

- в других отношениях

the rent is high, but otherwise the house is satisfactory — квартирная плата высока, но в остальном /в других отношениях/ дом нас вполне устраивает 
an otherwise satisfactory piece of work — во всех других отношениях вполне приемлемая работа 
you reminded me of what I would otherwise have forgotten — вы мне напомнили о том, о чём бы я иначе забыл 

- или же, в противном случае

go at once, otherwise you will miss the train — отправляйтесь немедленно, иначе опоздаете на поезд 
and otherwise — и наоборот 
the merits or otherwise of the plan — достоинства или недостатки этого плана 

- противоположный; иной, другой

we hoped his behaviour would be otherwise — мы надеялись, что он будет вести себя иначе 
their otherwise friends — их друзья в кавычках 
his answer could not be otherwise — он не мог ответить иначе 

Мои примеры

Put your coat on, otherwise you’ll get cold. 

Наденьте пальто, иначе вы простудитесь. (здесь get cold — простудиться)

Do what I tell you, otherwise you’ll be sorry. 

Делай, что я тебе говорю, или пожалеешь.

God saw otherwise. 

Бог судил иначе.

I might otherwise have left. 

В других обстоятельствах я бы ушёл.

I have otherwise no reason to suspect them. 

У меня нет других причин их подозревать.

I went at once; otherwise I should have missed him. 

Я тотчас же пошел, иначе я упустил бы его.

Almost thirty thousand women, Irish and otherwise. 

Почти тридцать тысяч женщин, ирландок и других национальностей.

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Their arrival livened up an otherwise dull afternoon.  

The women talked in the living room while the men were otherwise occupied.  

We were delayed at the airport. Otherwise we would have been here by lunch time.  

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