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otherwise / elsewhere
In another way, in another place, or for another purpose. It describes that something does not happen in the expected or already mentioned way, but alternatively.
Die Stelle war schon vergeben, also musste ich mich anderweitig umsehen.
The position had already been filled, so I had to look elsewhere.
otherwise occupied
In addition to something else or on the side. It expresses that someone or something is already otherwise occupied or committed.
Ich kann dir leider nicht helfen, ich bin schon anderweitig verpflichtet.
Unfortunately, I can't help you; I'm already otherwise committed.
The word is made up of 'ander-' (as in 'andere' (other)) and the ending '-weitig'. The ending expresses a relationship or area, so 'anderweitig' literally means 'in another area' or 'in another direction'.
Da das Restaurant voll war, mussten wir uns anderweitig nach einem Abendessen umsehen.
Since the restaurant was full, we had to look elsewhere for dinner.
'Anderweitig' can be used as an adverb (unchanging) or as an adjective (changeable). As an adverb, it describes a verb; as an adjective, it stands before a noun and is declined.
Ich kann heute nicht, ich bin anderweitig beschäftigt.
I can't today; I'm otherwise occupied.
This word belongs more to formal or professional language. It is often used in business emails or official rejections.
Leider ist die Position bereits anderweitig vergeben worden.
Unfortunately, the position has already been filled elsewhere.
In the meaning of 'already busy', 'anderweitig' is very often used in the fixed combinations 'anderweitig beschäftigt sein' (to be otherwise occupied) or 'anderweitig verpflichtet sein' (to be otherwise committed).
Der Professor kann Sie heute nicht empfangen, er ist anderweitig verpflichtet.
The professor cannot see you today; he is otherwise committed.
different / differently
Anders and anderweitig can both refer to an alternative way of proceeding. Anders merely says that the way of proceeding is different. Anderweitig emphasizes more strongly that another available option is being used instead of the expected or already mentioned way.
Da der geplante Weg nicht funktioniert, müssen wir das Problem anderweitig lösen.
Since the planned approach does not work, we need to solve the problem another way.
Wir müssen das Problem anders lösen.
We need to solve the problem differently.
