sonst — meaning in English

English meaning

• else adjective Other than the person or thing already mentioned; additional.
• otherwise adv In a different way; differently.

Senses

sonst is used for these senses in English:

• else (postpositive, used only with indefinite or interrogative pronouns) Other; in addition to previously mentioned items.
• else (usually follows interrogative adverbs) Otherwise, if not.
• else For otherwise; or else.
• or else Otherwise or as an alternative.
• otherwise (conjunctive) In different circumstances; or else.
• otherwise (conjunctive) In all other respects.

else — full definition

1. adjective Other than the person or thing already mentioned; additional.
2. adverb Otherwise; if not.

otherwise — full definition

1. adv In a different way; differently.
2. adv Under different circumstances; or else.
3. adv In every other respect; apart from what has just been mentioned.

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