otherwise
intermediateB1/ˈʌðərˌwaɪz/ · oth-er-wise
In circumstances different from those present or considered.
Meanings
In circumstances different from those present or considered.
ایسی صورت حال میں جو موجودہ یا تصور کی گئی سے مختلف ہو۔
یہ اور کوئی راستہ
ye aur koi rasta
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- otherwise engaged
- otherwise noted
- otherwise stated
Example Sentences
You need to finish your project; otherwise, you might fail the course.
تمہیں اپنا منصوبہ مکمل کرنا ہوگا؛ ورنہ، تم نصاب میں ناکام ہو سکتے ہو۔
Tumhein apna mansooba mukammal karna hoga; varna, tum nasab mein nakaam ho sakte ho.
He should apologize; otherwise, she will be upset.
اسے معافی مانگنی چاہئے؛ ورنہ، وہ ناراض ہو جائے گی۔
Usay maafi maangni chahiye; varna, woh naraz ho jayegi.
We must act swiftly; otherwise, we will lose the opportunity.
ہمیں فوری اقدام کرنا ہوگا؛ ورنہ، ہم موقع کھو دیں گے۔
Humein fori iqdam karna hoga; varna, hum moqa kho dain ge.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'otherwise' as a connector for situations that diverge from what is expected.
Imagine a fork in the road where one path leads to success, and the other leads to failure.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ جانے کون سا قدم اٹھاؤں، ہو سکتا ہے کہ کچھ اور ہو جائے
Na jaane kon sa qadham uthaon, ho sakta hai ke kuch aur ho jaye
I don't know which step to take, perhaps something else might happen.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ایک تو یہ، اور دوسرا یہ
Aik to ye, aur doosra ye
One is this, and the other is that.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "oðerwīse" — in another way
First known use: 14th century
Derived from Old English, combining 'oðer' (other) and 'wīse' (manner), it has evolved to its current form while retaining the meaning of 'in a different manner'.