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Otherwise vs other than that

Both "otherwise" and "other than that" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "Otherwise" is used to introduce an alternative or different situation, while "other than that" is used to exclude something from a list of possibilities.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 4796 views

Otherwise

The word "otherwise" is commonly used in English to introduce an alternative situation or condition.

Use "otherwise" to indicate what would happen if the situation described is not the case, or to introduce a different possibility or condition.

Examples:

I need to leave now; otherwise, I'll miss my train.
You can stay here, or otherwise, you can come with us.
She must finish her homework; otherwise, she won't be able to go out.
I have to study hard; otherwise, I won't pass the exam.
He needs to save money; otherwise, he won't be able to buy a new car.

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Otherwise, we're talking conspiracy charges.
Otherwise, you never draw your sword.
Otherwise it is unclear to citizens.
Otherwise my kids would be screwed.
Otherwise an error code is returned.
Otherwise, prepare for oral surgery.
Otherwise this is all for nothing.
Otherwise they'll go after fold.
Otherwise, stop wasting my gas money.
Otherwise this will never end with Godwyn.
Otherwise we won't find anything.
Otherwise, look for work elsewhere.
Otherwise St.Petersburg is just 130 km away.
Otherwise we're powerless... till something happens.
Otherwise the blood pooling would be much greater.
Otherwise, a little visited destination.
Otherwise, the first argument is returned.
Otherwise, the internal hard drive might get formatted.
Otherwise, contact the examination center for specific payment information.
Otherwise, the full explanation follows.

Alternatives:

if not
or else
in other respects
in different circumstances
in a different way

other than that

The phrase "other than that" is used to exclude something from a list of possibilities or to specify an exception.

Use "other than that" to indicate an exception or exclusion from a list of options or possibilities.

Examples:

I like all fruits, other than that, I don't like bananas.
She enjoys all sports, other than that, she doesn't like swimming.
I have visited many countries, other than that, I have never been to Australia.
He is good at all subjects, other than that, he struggles with math.
The restaurant serves all kinds of food, other than that, they don't have vegetarian options.

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May 28, 2016 ... “But other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?” It's a joke so familiar to us that it's become a shorthand way to refer to any ...
Definition of other than that in the Idioms Dictionary. other than that phrase. What does other than that expression mean? Definitions by the largest Idiom ...
Section 3707.17 | Quarantine in place other than that of legal settlement. Ohio Revised Code. /. Title 37 Health-Safety-Morals.
Bail for person held in jurisdiction other than that of trial. In any case in which a person charged with a misdemeanor or felony, or a juvenile taken into ...

Alternatives:

except for that
apart from that
aside from that
with the exception of that
excluding that

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