How to Use "Otherwise" with Example Sentences

otherwise (adv): in a different way

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Used with verbs:

"He never thought otherwise."
(thought, believed, specified, suggested)

"She pretended otherwise."
(pretended, proved)

Used with adjectives:

"She was otherwise engaged."
(engaged, healthy, unknown)

"He is an otherwise intelligent guy."
(intelligent, perfect, excellent)

"The food was otherwise excellent."
(excellent)