Otherwise

usgb/ˈʌðərwaɪz/
adverb

In a different way or manner.

I thought it was a date, but apparently she thought otherwise.
Visual representation of "otherwise" - In a different way or manner.

Often appears as...

  • thought otherwise
  • felt otherwise
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Contrary Expectation

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

Illustration for Contrary Expectation
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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