Otherwise
Otherwise adverb - In a different way.
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Synonyms for Otherwise
To the contrary and otherwise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "To the contrary" instead an adverb "Otherwise".
To the contrary
To the contrary adverb - Contrary to expectations.
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Synonyms for To the contrary
Otherwise and to the contrary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Otherwise" instead an adverb phrase "To the contrary".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- rather and otherwise
- rather and to the contrary
- other and otherwise
- other and to the contrary
- else and otherwise
- else and to the contrary
- on the contrary and otherwise
- on the contrary and to the contrary
- conversely and otherwise
- conversely and to the contrary
- oppositely and otherwise
- oppositely and to the contrary
- differently and otherwise
- differently and to the contrary
Both terms in one sentence
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Moral Dissonance: The Houyhnhnms preach of their own superiority but have incredibly hypocritical beliefs about the Yahoos and refuse to be persuaded otherwise when presented evidence to the contrary.
Source: Literature / Gulliver's Travels - Otherwise, despite how some may make boasts to the contrary, in truth most people - including law enforcement - are loath to take a life unless absolutely necessary in the course of self-defence or the protection of others.
Source: Thou Shalt Not Kill - Benny is so enthusiastic about getting laid that only once does he consider that you might be trying to get close to him to take revenge, and all it takes is your assurance to the contrary to persuade him otherwise.
Source: Slimeball
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