Synonyms of otherwise
3 similar words · 6 opposite words
Another word for otherwise is elsewise. Other synonyms of otherwise are contrarily and contrastingly. The opposite of otherwise is likewise.
Synonyms and similar words for otherwise
adverbDifferently, in another way.
- elsewiseSynonym of otherwise.
- contrarilyIn a contrary manner; in opposite ways or directions.
- contrastinglyIn a contrasting manner; by way of contrast.
Opposite of otherwise
adverbDifferently, in another way.
- likewiseIn a similar manner.
- thuswiseIn this way.
- nohowIn no way; not at all; by no available means.
- in no way
- not at allNot even a tiny bit; not in any way.
- by no meansCertainly not; definitely not; not at all.
Meaning of otherwise
- adverb Differently, in another way.
- adverb In different circumstances; or else.
- adverb In all other respects; apart from that; except for this.
otherwise in other languages
Questions about synonyms of otherwise
- What is another word for otherwise?
- Otherwise has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as elsewise, contrarily and contrastingly.
- What is the opposite of otherwise?
- The opposite of otherwise is likewise.
- What does otherwise mean?
- Otherwise means differently, in another way.
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