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- ['ʌðəˌwaɪz]
1. adv
1) diversamente
it cannot be otherwise — non può essere diversamente or altrimenti
she was otherwise engaged — aveva già altri impegni
except where otherwise stated — salvo indicazione contraria
whether sold or otherwise — venduto o no
2) altrimenti, a parte ciò
I'm tired, but otherwise I'm fine — sono stanco, ma a parte ciò sto bene
an otherwise good piece of work — un lavoro per il resto buono
2. conj
altrimenti, se no
note down the number, otherwise you'll forget it — scriviti il numero, altrimenti te lo dimentichi
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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 — 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 — /udh euhr wuyz /, adv. 1. under other circumstances: Otherwise they may get broken. 2. in another manner; differently: Under the circumstances, I can t believe otherwise. 3. in other respects: an otherwise happy life. conj. 4. or else; if not:… … Universalium
otherwise — adv. & adj. adv. 1 else; or else; in the circumstances other than those considered etc. (bring your umbrella, otherwise you will get wet). 2 in other respects (he is untidy, but otherwise very suitable). 3 (often foll. by than) in a different way … Useful english dictionary
Wise and Otherwise — is a board game published by WiseandOtherwise.com Inc. The game includes a game board, six pawns, and a set of cards containing the beginnings and ends of obscure proverbs, shown on opposite sides of the cards. Gameplay Each game can be played… … Wikipedia
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
Wise & Otherwise — is a book written by Sudha Murthy, the wife of Narayan Murthy. It is published by Penguin Books. There is a revised edition in which there is one extra chapter. The book shows encounters Sudha Murthy has had with people during her travels and her … Wikipedia
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 — 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
otherwise — oth•er•wise [[t]ˈʌð ərˌwaɪz[/t]] adv. 1) under other circumstances 2) in another manner; differently: I refuse to believe otherwise[/ex] 3) in other respects: an otherwise happy life[/ex] 4) or else: Button up your coat, otherwise you ll catch… … From formal English to slang
otherwise — oth·er·wise || ʌðə(r)waɪz adv. else; under other circumstances; if not; differently; in other respects; besides … English contemporary dictionary
