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otherwise
[/ˈʌðərwaɪz/]
adverb
caso contrário
1.
in different circumstances; if not
You must leave now, otherwise you will miss the train.
Você deve sair agora, caso contrário perderá o trem.
2.
in other respects; apart from that
The food was excellent; otherwise, the restaurant was disappointing.
A comida era excelente; caso contrário, o restaurante foi decepcionante.
3.
in another way; differently
I disagree with what you said, unless you meant otherwise.
Discordo do que você disse, a menos que você tenha querido dizer o contrário.
Synonyms
else
or else
in other respects
differently
conversely
Antonyms
similarly
likewise
the same
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
caso contrário
most common and standard usage
General Brazilian
senão
alternative, slightly more formal
Portugal
caso contrário
standard usage
Portugal
senão
common alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
or otherwise
unless otherwise stated
unless otherwise specified
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