Though vs. Otherwise — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Though and Otherwise
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Though
Despite the fact that; although
He still argues, though he knows he's wrong. Even though it was raining, she walked to work.
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
Though
Conceding or supposing that; even if
Though they may not succeed, they will still try. See Usage Note at although.
Otherwise
In other respects; apart from that
An otherwise totally black cat with a single white whisker
Though
However; nevertheless
Snow is not predicted.
We can expect some rain, though.
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Otherwise
In a different way
All the staff were otherwise engaged
He means mischief—it's no good pretending otherwise
Though
(Informal) Used as an intensive
Wouldn't that beat all, though?.
Otherwise
In a different state or situation
I would that it were otherwise
Though
(conjunctive) Despite that; however.
I'm not paid to do all this paperwork for you. I will do it this once, though.
Otherwise
In another way; differently
She thought otherwise.
Though
(degree) Used to intensify statements or questions; indeed.
"Man, it's hot in here." — "Isn't it, though?"
Otherwise
Under other circumstances
Otherwise I might have helped.
Though
Despite the fact that; although.
Though it is risky, it is worth taking the chance.
Otherwise
In other respects
An otherwise logical mind.
Though
(archaic) If, that, even if.
We shall be not sorry though the man die tonight.
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.
Though
Granting, admitting, or supposing that; notwithstanding that; if.
Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him.
Not that I so affirm, though so it seem.
In the vine were three branches; and it was as though it budded.
Otherwise
Or else.
Though
However; nevertheless; notwithstanding; - used in familiar language, and in the middle or at the end of a sentence.
I would not be as sick though for his place.
A good cause would do well, though.
Otherwise
If not; or else.
Though
Despite the fact that;
Even though she knew the answer, she did not respond
Otherwise
Other than supposed; different
The evidence is otherwise.
Though
(postpositive) however;
It might be unpleasant, though
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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