Likewise
Likewise adverb - In like manner.
Usage example: I mind my own business, and you should do likewise
Otherwise
Otherwise adverb - In a different way.
Usage example: the candidate was gracious in his defeat, though he clearly wished the election had gone otherwise
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Synonyms for Otherwise
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Likewise, people are free to take pictures from public spaces, otherwise things like Google Street View (or taking pictures anywhere outside of your home) would be illegal.
Source: Sinister Surveillance -
Likewise, occasionally a ship that takes a pounding can come out with 97% damage, but otherwise unharmed.
Source: Video Game / Harpoon -
Likewise, the same occurs for Marilitsa with a streak of silver in her otherwise black hair.
Source: Skunk Stripe
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