de lo contrario — meaning in English

English meaning

• besides prep In addition to; apart from.
• otherwise adv In a different way; differently.

Senses

de lo contrario is used for these senses in English:

• besides Otherwise; else.
• or else Otherwise or as an alternative.
• otherwise (conjunctive) In different circumstances; or else.

besides — full definition

1. prep In addition to; apart from.
2. adv Used to add an extra, often more persuasive, reason or point.

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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