Definitions
- Referring to something or someone different from what has been mentioned or considered. - Talking about an alternative option or choice. - Describing a remaining or additional item or person.
- Referring to a different situation or condition than what is currently happening. - Talking about a consequence or result that would occur if a certain condition is not met. - Describing a way of doing something differently than what is currently being done.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something different or alternative.
- 2Both can be used to introduce a contrasting idea or situation.
- 3Both can be used to express a condition or requirement.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Else is a pronoun or adverb, while otherwise is a conjunction or adverb.
- 2Usage: Else is used to refer to a different item or person, while otherwise is used to describe a different situation or condition.
- 3Connotation: Else is more neutral and straightforward, while otherwise can imply a negative consequence or result.
- 4Position: Else usually comes after the subject, while otherwise can come at the beginning or middle of a sentence.
- 5Frequency: Else is more commonly used than otherwise in everyday language.
Remember this!
Else and otherwise are both synonyms that refer to something different or alternative. However, else is used to refer to a different item or person, while otherwise is used to describe a different situation or condition. Additionally, else is more neutral and straightforward, while otherwise can imply a negative consequence or result.
