otherwise
gb/ˈʌðɚwˌaɪz/ us/ˈʌðɚwˌaɪz/
A2
Английский
~ 1200
Значения
0 значений
adverb
A2
relation
1
if not; or else
Used to say what will happen if something does not happen or is not true.
Модель употребления:
[statement], otherwise [result]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'otherwise' with 'therefore', but 'otherwise' talks about what happens if the first thing does not happen.
Синонимы
or else (Slightly more informal and can sound like a threat in some contexts.)
Антонимы
therefore (Indicates a result from a reason, opposite in logic to a conditional alternative.)
Коллокации
or otherwise
|unless otherwise stated
|otherwise known as
Темы
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- You need to wear a helmet, otherwise you could get hurt.
- Please be on time; otherwise, we will start without you.
- I hope it doesn’t rain; otherwise, the picnic will be canceled.
Примеры для изучающих
- Take an umbrella, otherwise you will get wet.
- Be careful, otherwise you may fall.
- Finish your homework, otherwise you cannot play games.
adverb
B1
relation
2
in another way
In a different way, or except for the thing mentioned.
Модель употребления:
[something] is [adjective], but otherwise [adjective]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may forget that 'otherwise' here means 'in other ways', not 'if not'. Context is key.
Синонимы
differently (Focuses only on being not the same, without the 'except for' meaning.)
Антонимы
similarly (Indicates being the same in ways rather than different.)
Коллокации
otherwise occupied
|otherwise engaged
|otherwise identical
Темы
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The test was hard, but otherwise it was fair.
- She seemed tired, but otherwise happy.
- The movie was boring, but otherwise well-made.
Примеры для изучающих
- He is small, but otherwise healthy.
- The book is long, but otherwise easy to read.
- The room is old, but otherwise clean.
adverb
B2
relation
3
under other conditions
If the situation were different.
Модель употребления:
Otherwise, [statement about different situation]
Синонимы
alternatively (Suggests another option rather than a hypothetical change in conditions.)
Антонимы
as is (Means keeping the current condition without change.)
Темы
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- I would help you, but I’m otherwise engaged.
- Otherwise, I might have joined you for dinner.
- I might have gone to the party; otherwise, I stayed home because I was sick.
Примеры для изучающих
- I wanted to come, but I was otherwise busy.
- Otherwise, I would have called you.
- I would help, but I am otherwise occupied.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
otherwise
IPA
GB/ˈʌðɚwˌaɪz/
US/ˈʌðɚwˌaɪz/
Слоги и ударение
oth - er - wise (3 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (oth)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: otherwise
- Plural: otherwises
Родственные слова
Выражения
otherwise known as
1/ˈʌðɚwˌaɪz nˈoʊn ˈæz/
fixed phrase
also called something else
Used to say another name for someone or something.
Примеры
- Mark Twain, otherwise known as Samuel Clemens, wrote many famous books.
- The disease is otherwise known as chickenpox.
unless otherwise stated
1/ʌnlˈɛs ˈʌðɚwˌaɪz stˈeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
except if said differently
Except if something different is said before.
Примеры
- Unless otherwise stated, all prices include tax.
- The offer is valid for 30 days unless otherwise stated.
unless otherwise stated
2/ʌnlˈɛs ˈʌðɚwˌaɪz stˈeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
except if told differently
Used to say something is true except when a different instruction or information is given.
Примеры
- All prices include tax unless otherwise stated.
- Participants must register online unless otherwise stated in the event details.