in a different state or situation:I would that it were otherwise
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1in circumstances different from those present or considered; or else:the collection is a good draw that brings visitors who might not come otherwiseI’m not motivated by money, otherwise I would have quit
2in other respects; apart from that:an otherwise totally black cat with a single white whisker
3in a different way:he means mischief—it’s no good pretending otherwiseall the staff were otherwise engaged
as an alternative:the Cosa Nostra, otherwise known as the Brotherhood
or (or and) otherwise
indicating the opposite of or a contrast to something stated:we don’t want a president, elected or otherwise
