otherwise

as in else
in a different way the candidate was gracious in his defeat, though he clearly wished the election had gone otherwise

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Recent Examples on the Web Moderation and an otherwise balanced diet is key to enjoying Halloween treats. Christopher Damman, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024 Only after determining that the tenant is otherwise qualified and been offered a conditional lease can the landlord run a background check. Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 23 Oct. 2024 The moment feels false and overwrought in a movie that otherwise is a model of restraint. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024 An impressive accomplishment, to be sure… but his résumé is otherwise thin compared to his fellow finalists’ achievements. Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for otherwise 

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“Otherwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/otherwise. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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