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witherwise.

In the opposite or wrong direction; contrariwise.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv
  1. In the opposite or wrong direction; contrariwise.

    archaic · dialectal · not-comparable
  2. Otherwise.

    dialectal · not-comparable · rare
Where this word comes from

From wither- + -wise.

adj
  1. Turned the wrong direction; counterclockwise.

    not-comparable · rare
Where this word comes from

From wither- + -wise.

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