Otherwise - translation, pronunciation and examples
otherwise
if not; in a different way
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иначе занят
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otherwise usage examples
Возьми зонт, иначе ты промокнешь.
Take an umbrella; otherwise, you'll get wet.
Нам нужно больше времени, иначе план провалится.
We need more time; otherwise, the plan will fail.
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same word as the headword; used for comparison and alternative conditions
more general and shorter; often used in questions, negatives, and condition-like warnings
focuses on replacement, not on a warning or condition
more direct and warning-like than otherwise
a conditional phrase, not a single adverb; very close in meaning in warnings and instructions
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What's the difference between otherwise / else / instead / or else / if not / alternatively
same word as the headword; used for comparison and alternative conditions
Hurry up, otherwise we will miss the train.
Поторопись, иначе мы опоздаем на поезд.
more general and shorter; often used in questions, negatives, and condition-like warnings
Do you want tea or coffee, or else water?
Ты хочешь чай или кофе, или ещё воду?
I chose tea instead of coffee.
Я выбрал чай вместо кофе.
more direct and warning-like than otherwise
Be quiet, or else you'll wake the baby.
Тише, а то разбудишь малыша.
a conditional phrase, not a single adverb; very close in meaning in warnings and instructions
Leave now, if not you'll be late.
Уходи сейчас, иначе опоздаешь.
more formal and choice-based; used to present another option, not a consequence
We can take the bus. Alternatively, we can walk.
Мы можем поехать на автобусе. Или же можем пойти пешком.
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How to pronounce otherwise and what this word means
otherwise translation: иначе. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce otherwise
/ˈʌðəwaɪz/
otherwise translation
иначе
otherwise examples
Take an umbrella; otherwise, you'll get wet.
otherwise transcription
/ˈʌðəwaɪz/, /ˈʌðərˌwaɪz/
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otherwise meaning: what does it mean?
if not; in a different way
otherwise pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
otherwise is pronounced as /ˈʌðəwaɪz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
otherwise definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Take an umbrella; otherwise, you'll get wet. Translation: Возьми зонт, иначе ты промокнешь.
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