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otherwise

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3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

otherwise

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otherwise is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, otherwise is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofotherwise

1adjective
  • Other than supposed; different.

    Example: "He said he didn’t do it, but the evidence was otherwise."

1adverb
  • (manner) Differently, in another way.

    Example: "Could I do otherwise than smile?."

  • In different circumstances; or else.

    Example: "I’m not well today, otherwise I would have helped.  You have to open your umbrella, otherwise you'll get wet."

  • In all other respects.

    Example: "He lost his temper once in a while. Otherwise he behaved rationally."

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