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used to refer to the outcome of a situation if the circumstances were different
- You should pack your umbrella, otherwise you might get wet in the rain.
- He needs to study for the test, otherwise he might not pass.
- Please handle the vase carefully, otherwise it could break.
- She needs to leave now, otherwise she will miss her train.
- Make sure to water the plants regularly, otherwise they may wilt.
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in a manner different from the one that has been mentioned
- The forecast predicts sunny weather, but the dark clouds outside suggest otherwise.
- He insists he's on a diet, but the empty cookie jar in his room suggests otherwise.
- The sign says the store is open, but the locked door says otherwise.
- According to the company policy, all employees are entitled to paid leave unless stated otherwise.
- The contract stipulates that payment should be made within 30 days, unless agreed otherwise by both parties.
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