Or otherwise

Pro Tip 1/3

Broad Alternatives

Use 'or otherwise' to suggest a wide range of unspecified alternatives when the options are not limited to the mentioned ones.

Helpful or otherwise, each feedback is reviewed.

Pro Tip 2/3

Implying Opposites

'Or otherwise' is often used to imply the opposite scenario of the one described, without specifying it.

Whether they win or otherwise, their efforts are commendable.

Pro Tip 3/3

Categorical Inclusion

It includes all possible scenarios, even those not categorically listed or imagined by the speaker.

All items, damaged or otherwise, must be cataloged.