LoginUnless vs. Otherwise
'Unless' and 'otherwise' may confuse learners as they are used to express negative meanings. In this lesson, we will learn their difference.
What Is Their Main Difference?
The main difference between 'unless' and 'otherwise' is that 'unless' talks about conditions while 'otherwise' talks about results.
Parts of Speech
'Unless' and 'otherwise' are conjunctions. They are used to connect clauses.
We won't come
I should write it
Meaning
'Unless' and 'otherwise' are different in meaning. They each express different things.
'Unless' expresses and focuses on conditions. Have a look:
You can't apply for this position
They won't let me see Nina
Unlike 'unless,' 'otherwise' expresses and focuses on the result. We use it to show what would happen if a certain action is not fulfilled. For example:
we should leave
We need to tell him the truth
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