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let me know if vs let me know otherwise

Both sentences are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Let me know if' is used when asking someone to provide information or updates, while 'Let me know otherwise' is used when asking someone to inform you if the situation is different from what was previously mentioned.
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Last updated: September 21, 2024 • 17699 views

let me know if

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask someone to inform you about a specific condition or situation.

Examples:

  • Let me know if you need any help.
  • Please let me know if the meeting is rescheduled.
  • Let me know if you have any questions.
  • May 2, 2024 ... What's a polite way to say “let me know if it'd be better to contact someone else” in an email? I'm waiting to be paid for freelance work I ...
  • Sep 3, 2014 ... Please let me know if you have any questions. I hope the above is useful to you. Should you need any further information, please do not ...
  • Oct 10, 2023 ... Let me know if anything is missing or inaccuracies. Discussion - No Spoilers. r/Sandman - Comparing prices, sizes and contents 1/2. Comparing ...
  • Jan 11, 2013 ... For example, you could write "Please let me know if there is any reason you can't [or: you'd rather not] write this letter." ...
  • Aug 31, 2022 ... The person you tell, "let me know if you need anything", places the responsibility on the person you asked if they need anything.
  • Jun 26, 2018 ... Enjoy! Let Me Know if Anything Changes. DeJuan Brown. Losing a sale can be devastating, no matter the deal size. I mean ...
  • May 17, 2023 ... Please let me know if you would feel comfortable with this. I was taught never to end a sentence with a preposition.
  • Let Me Know If You Need Anything. January 28, 2020 by Kristen Forbes. I don't like to universalize the experience of grief too much because I think it's ...
  • Jul 25, 2018 ... "Let me know if anything is unclear." Naturally, if I am unsure about something, I will always ask for clarification. Who wouldn't? My ...
  • Aug 14, 2024 ... let me know if im 100% at fault here bc the reviews have been mixed amongst my peers. I sold an AC unit for a stupid good price, ...

Alternatives:

  • Inform me if
  • Tell me if
  • Advise me if
  • Alert me if
  • Notify me if

let me know otherwise

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask someone to inform you if the situation is different from what was previously mentioned.

Examples:

  • Let me know otherwise, I will assume everything is going as planned.
  • Please let me know otherwise if you cannot make it to the event.
  • Let me know otherwise, I will proceed with the original plan.
  • Oct 8, 2017 ... "Let me know otherwise" and "Let me know if otherwise" are not the same constructions. The second is ungrammatical and would not mean what you want it to.
  • Mar 29, 2020 ... If there's any songs I've missed out on please let me know, otherwise let me know what you think of this list and let me know how you'd rank ...
  • High quality example sentences with “please let me know otherwise” in context from reliable sources - Ludwig: your English writing platform.
  • May 26, 2021 ... I hope this helps. Let me know otherwise. Cheers! 2 Likes. 11177 May 27, 2021 ...
  • Oct 27, 2023 ... I haven't been able to find anything like this in Reports. If I am missing something, let me know. Otherwise I will be over here, tracking ...
  • Aug 18, 2024 ... ... let me know). Otherwise I'm assuming I'll be playing solo. What is a good profession for me in 2024 while giving me a good ROI to make money ...
  • Aug 18, 2022 ... If anyone has encountered this and has any suggestions, please let me know. Otherwise it may cause us to switch to another provider who does ...
  • Oct 13, 2021 ... ... scroll further back in time. I am guessing this is what the scrollBars property is for? If I am wasting my time please let me know, otherwise
  • Aug 19, 2024 ... 5 likes, 0 comments - jerrys_toys on August 18, 2024: "If anyone needs a meetup for Monday let me know otherwise back to normal hours ...

Alternatives:

  • Inform me otherwise
  • Tell me otherwise
  • Advise me otherwise
  • Alert me otherwise
  • Notify me otherwise

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