Meaning

• Other than supposed; different.

  "He said he didn’t do it, but the evidence was otherwise."

Meaning

• (manner) Differently, in another way.

  "Could I do otherwise than smile?."

• 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."

• In all other respects.

  "He lost his temper once in a while. Otherwise he behaved rationally."