OTHERWISE

Definitions

1. 1. In a different manner; in another way, or in other ways; differently; contrarily. Chaucer. Thy father was a worthy prince, And merited, alas! a better fate; But Heaven thought otherwise. Addison.
2. 2. In other respects. It is said, truly, that the best men otherwise are not always the best in regard of society. Hooker.
3. 3. In different circumstances; under other conditions; as, I am engaged, otherwise I would accept.