Nevertheless vs. Otherwise — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Nevertheless and Otherwise
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Nevertheless
In spite of that; nonetheless; however
A small, nevertheless fatal error.
Otherwise
In circumstances different from those present or considered; or else
I'm not motivated by money, otherwise I would have quit
The collection is a good draw that brings visitors who might not come otherwise
Nevertheless
(conjunctive) In spite of what preceded; yet.
Otherwise
In other respects; apart from that
An otherwise totally black cat with a single white whisker
Nevertheless
Not the less; notwithstanding; in spite of that; yet.
No chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness.
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Otherwise
In a different way
All the staff were otherwise engaged
He means mischief—it's no good pretending otherwise
Nevertheless
Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession);
Although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
While we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
He was a stern yet fair master
Granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
Otherwise
In a different state or situation
I would that it were otherwise
Otherwise
In another way; differently
She thought otherwise.
Otherwise
Under other circumstances
Otherwise I might have helped.
Otherwise
In other respects
An otherwise logical mind.
Otherwise
Used to indicate a category to which the preceding adverb does not apply
All the students, dressed suitably and otherwise, went on the field trip.
Otherwise
Or else.
Otherwise
If not; or else.
Otherwise
Other than supposed; different
The evidence is otherwise.
Otherwise
(manner) Differently, in another way.
You may have a point, but I think otherwise.
Could I do otherwise than smile?
It is not permitted to sell or otherwise distribute any copies.
Otherwise
(conjunctive) In different circumstances; or else.
I’m not well today, otherwise I would have helped.
You have to open your umbrella, otherwise you'll get wet.
Otherwise
(conjunctive) In all other respects.
He lost his temper once in a while. Otherwise he behaved rationally.
Otherwise
Other than supposed; different.
He said he didn’t do it, but the evidence was otherwise.
Otherwise
In a different manner; in another way, or in other ways; differently; contrarily.
Thy father was a worthy prince,And merited, alas! a better fate;But Heaven thought otherwise.
Otherwise
In other respects.
It is said, truly, that the best men otherwise are not always the best in regard of society.
Otherwise
In different circumstances; under other conditions; as, I am engaged, otherwise I would accept.
Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me.
Her eyebrows . . . rather full than otherwise.
Otherwise
Other than as supposed or expected;
The outcome was otherwise
Otherwise
In other respects or ways;
He is otherwise normal
The funds are not otherwise available
An otherwise hopeless situation
Otherwise
In another and different manner;
Very soon you will know differently
She thought otherwise
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