The plan was good, but the results were otherwise.

Different from what has been mentioned.
The weather was nice, but the traffic was otherwise.
She thought the movie was great, but I found it otherwise.
The food looked delicious, but it tasted otherwise.
otherwise engaged
otherwise noted
otherwise stated
differently
alternatively
contrarily
You should study hard; otherwise, you might fail the test.

In a different way or manner; in other respects.
We need to leave now; otherwise, we will be late.
He must apologize; otherwise, she will be upset.
You should wear a coat; otherwise, you'll be cold.
do otherwise
think otherwise
act otherwise
alternatively
differently
in other respects
You should leave now; otherwise, you will be late.

Used to introduce a condition that would change the situation.
Finish your homework; otherwise, you can't play outside.
You need to study; otherwise, you might fail the test.
Wear a coat; otherwise, you'll catch a cold.
do it otherwise
think otherwise
act otherwise
if not
or else
alternatively
You need to study; otherwise, you will fail the test.

In a different way or manner; if not.
You should wear a coat; otherwise, you'll be cold.
Finish your homework; otherwise, you can't go out.
He needs to apologize; otherwise, she won't forgive him.
do otherwise
think otherwise
act otherwise
alternatively
if not
in other respects