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Otherwise

usgb/ˈʌðərwaɪz/Volume
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Contrary Expectation

Use 'otherwise' to indicate that what happened is different from what was expected.

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He was known to be punctual, but today he arrived otherwise.
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Implied Conditions

Often used to suggest there were other conditions or outcomes that were possible.

Illustration for Implied Conditions
The weather was bad. They played the match otherwise.
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