What does unless told otherwise mean?

What does unless told otherwise mean?

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 does until otherwise notified mean?

‘Unless otherwise notified’ implies we’re not quite sure yet. For now, that’s the meeting time, but there is a possibility that we will need to change it. If so, you will be notified. ‘Until further notice’ is a much more thorough and long-lasting time, and usually goes with prohibitions.

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 kind of word is otherwise?

adverb
Otherwise is commonly used as an adverb that means ‘or else,’ ‘except that,’ or ‘in another way,’ but it can also be used as an adjective meaning ‘in another scenario.

Do it otherwise meaning?

: something or anything else : something to the contrary was ordered to testify and could not do otherwise. otherwise.

How do you use unless otherwise in a sentence?

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.

Is unless otherwise correct?

Yes, you are right, that is what it means. 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”.

Is it unless noted otherwise or unless otherwise noted?

There’s no difference in meaning.

What does says otherwise mean?

(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.

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.

Is otherwise rude?

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 you can tell me otherwise mean?

1 when tr, may take a clause as object to let know or notify. he told me that he would go. 2 tr to order or instruct (someone to do something)

What does unless otherwise posted mean?

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”. The document has a validity of 5 years, unless otherwise stated.

What is the meaning of otherwise?

Definition of otherwise. : something or anything else : something to the contrary was ordered to testify and could not do otherwise.

How do you use if conditions are otherwise in a sentence?

Something must be wrong; otherwise, he would have called. The test helps identify problems that might otherwise go unnoticed. One of the boys has a freckle on his cheek. Otherwise, the twins are nearly identical. I didn’t like the ending, but otherwise it was a very good book. Adjective If conditions were otherwise, I wouldn’t be so worried.

What does’unless otherwise posted’mean?

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”. The document has a validity of 5 years, unless otherwise stated. Residents are not to leave the premises unless otherwise instructed.