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What are synonyms for otherwise?

Here are some synonyms for "otherwise":

General:

* Alternatively

* On the other hand

* Conversely

* In another case

* If not

* Or else

* Else

* Instead

* Rather

* Differently

* Contrariwise

More specific:

* For another reason: If not, except, but, save, barring

* To the contrary: On the contrary, to the contrary

* In a different way: Differently, dissimilarly, incongruously

The best synonym will depend on the specific context of your sentence.

For example:

* "I'm going to the store, otherwise I won't have any milk." (You could replace "otherwise" with "or else" or "if not")

* "The movie was good, otherwise it would have been boring." (You could replace "otherwise" with "on the other hand" or "but")

* "The cat is otherwise healthy." (You could replace "otherwise" with "except" or "save")

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