or otherwise

phrase

—used to refer to something that is different from something already mentioned

Intentionally or otherwise, they never told her about the party.

Examples of or otherwise in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The move showcases a diverse cast of characters, showing that anyone, both old and young, model or otherwise, can wear Miu Miu. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026

Being too drunk or high only becomes relevant if the victim was drugged without her consent or knowledge or was unconscious (or otherwise physically unable to communicate unwillingness). — Ilana Turko, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026

Besides rest, a driver should completely give over the keys if they are inebriated or otherwise unfit to drive. — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 4 Oct. 2026

Some states have already banned or otherwise restricted the compound, including Florida, Ohio, Kentucky and California. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for or otherwise

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize