Unless means “
if not
“. Otherwise means “in another way, differently”. So unless otherwise posted will mean “if nothing else is posted”, “if nothing else is indicated”, “if there are no other signs”. Unless otherwise means ‘unless something different is indicated’.
How do you use unless otherwise?
The phrase “unless otherwise” is usually used
in giving instructions to make them more clear
. You may smoke unless otherwise instructed. Unless otherwise instructed, please remain seated. Unless you are told otherwise, you may take photographs.
What is unless otherwise means?
This is a phrase to use when giving instructions. “Unless otherwise instructed” means “
unless someone gives you different instructions
“. For example: When you hear an alarm, stay in your office unless otherwise instructed.
What is the difference between Except and unless?
In other words, while unless is, like ‘if not’, insistent on the condition it is giving, except is about showing a difference,
a deviation from the dominant action in the clause
.
How do you use unless in a sentence?
We use the
conjunction
unless to mean ‘except if’. The clause which follows unless is a subordinate clause (sc): it needs a main clause (mc) to make a complete sentence. When unless comes before the main clause, we use a comma: Unless [SC]it rains, [MC]we’ll go for a picnic by the river tomorrow.
What’s another word for unless?
| nisi saving | except if if not | except for if excepting that | without |
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How do you use otherwise in a sentence?
(sentence adverb) You use
otherwise to connect two clauses where the second clause shows what would have happened if the first clause hadn’t happened
. I missed the bus. Otherwise, I would have been here earlier. If you think or say otherwise, you don’t agree.
Is not unless grammatically correct?
Yes,
“not unless” is grammatically correct
, if you’re saying a statement is wrong or negative, except under special circumstances. E.g. “Can I park here? Not unless you have a special ticket.” or “Will you buy the new iPhone? Not unless I win the lottery in the next few weeks.”
What is the opposite of Unless?
| despite in spite of | no matter notwithstanding | regardless of without considering | without regard to |
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Is unless a preposition?
Without and Unless
Without is a preposition. It cannot be used as a conjunction.
Unless is a conjunction
.
What does it mean when someone says otherwise?
Otherwise is defined as in other circumstances,
other ways or other respects
, or can mean “or else.” If a person is normally nice but is rude only on one particular occasion, this is an example of when you might say he is otherwise very nice except for that occasion.
What does otherwise than mean?
in any way except the way that you are mentioning
.
A partnership cannot be ended
otherwise than by mutual agreement. Synonyms and related words. Only, except and not including.
What otherwise means?
(ʌðərwaɪz ) adverb [ADV with cl]
You use otherwise after mentioning a situation or telling someone to do something
, in order to say what the result or consequence would be if the situation did not exist or the person did not do as you say.
Is it until and unless or unless and until?
The words
unless and until
are often used together but their meanings are different, and often confused. Unless refers to a condition not being met while until refers to a time threshold not being crossed.
Can you start a sentence with unless?
If you want to use UNLESS in this way, you can use this word at the beginning of the sentence or in the middle of the sentence.
Unless I had had no homework, I would come with you
. Unless my manager told me that I have to work until midnight, you would invite me, right? She would be here unless her mom allowed to be.
Is only if a conjunction?
Conjunction. The company
will succeed only if it has sufficient backing
.
What’s a synonym for should?
must
, need, ought (to), shall.
Does Unless have a prefix?
The unless prefix and suffix is
used for creating a conditional clause which determines whether a statement or exit clause should be evaluated or not
. It may be seen as a compact alternative to the full if.. end if statement. The statement or the exitstatement will only be executed if condition is evaluated to False.
What is etymology of Unless?
unless (conj.)
mid-15c.,
earlier onlesse
, from (not) on lesse (than) “(not) on a less compelling condition (than);” see less.
What type of conjunction is unless?
Subordinating conjunctions
are conjunctions that are used at the beginning of subordinate clauses. Some examples of these conjunctions are; although, after, before, because, how, if, once, since, so that, until, unless, when etc.
Who thinks otherwise meaning?
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English say/think/decide etc otherwiseto say, think, or decide something different The government claims that
the economy is improving
, but this survey suggests otherwise. A lot of people think otherwise.
Is otherwise known as?
alias
. or. also known as. better known as. known to you and me as.
Is otherwise one or two words?
“Otherwise” is all one word
for the meaning I think you’re looking for. I’m going to take an umbrella otherwise I’ll get wet if it rains. Obviously, it’s possible to have “other wise” in a sentence.
How do you use or otherwise?
Definition of or otherwise
—used to refer to
something that
is different from something already mentioned Intentionally or otherwise, they never told her about the party.
What is the difference between else and otherwise?
As adjectives the difference between otherwise and else
is that
otherwise is other than supposed; different while else is other
; in addition to previously mentioned items.
How do you use unless and until simultaneously?
# He will not come to your home unless you go to his. # Bank will not provide you loan unless you show them your original identities. # He will not trust you unless you prove yourself. Until is
used up to the particular time
, and is already considered negative form in connectors, so don’t use ‘Not’ with Until sentence.
Can we use not with unless?
Often when we are talking about present situations, we use
unless instead of if
…not. Unless means except if or simply it means if…not. Both of these examples have the same meaning and refer to the present time. “You can’t go on vacation unless you save some money.”
How do you use until and unless in one sentence?
I can’t refund you your money until and unless you send me original receipts. I can’t start work on this project unless and until the plans are
approved
. Note that present tenses are used with both until and unless to indicate future time.
