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other

other

∞ 1.0
Different from the one already mentioned
  • adjective
  • /ˈʌðər/
: otro
  • We can look at some other ways of doing this.
  • on the other hand
  • in other words
  • other countries

Can you prove that these other realms don't exist?

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Examples

  • Nurses are now connecting with each other and beginning to thrive as a team.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Future studies should examine the impact of these and other environmental factors on student self-evaluation.

    Academic text (2011)
  • One was Girls High and the other was Central High.

  • If you want to change the other, change yourself.

  • Some people see out of stock, other people see sold out.

  • Do you two know each other from school?

  • Families lying to each other over money.

  • One may argue that such reforms occurred in other countries, including in the West.

    Academic text (2011)
  • But Emma's not like the other girls.

  • We can explore the advantages of this method and other approaches to find the best solution.

Synonyms

another
vsother
∞ 1.0

One more or a different one from the one already mentioned

refers to someone or something chosen because it is distinct
different
vsother
∞ 1.0

Not the same as another person or thing

is used to point to a separate person or thing already mentioned

Antonyms

∞ 1.0

Exactly like the person or thing mentioned before

Idioms

Shows a different idea from what you said before

726 1.7

A few days ago

704 2.7

To say something in a clearer way

In the opposite order, direction, or situation

To show an opposite idea in a discussion

Shows that someone is surprising or important

in other news
  • Literature
53 3.2

To introduce a new topic after talking about something else

With no pause between actions or events

Choose not to fight back after someone hurts or insults you

Two people who fit together very well as a romantic couple

To keep moving forward step by step despite problems

A situation that has changed so the other person has the advantage

5 9.4

A joking way to say the other person was hurt more after a fight

A view that disagrees with your opinion in a discussion

Heard but quickly forgotten

your other left
  • Informal
2 9.9

A joking phrase people say when they mix up left and right

2 7.1

To have more important things to do now

To listen to people with the opposite view before deciding

Support the other side or be gay

Says as a joke to show someone else is more hurt after a fight

A place very far away inside the same country

Imagine being in the other person's place to understand them better

To tease someone by saying something that is not true as a joke

on the other paw
  • Informal
1 9.8

To show a different point in a playful animal way

To try something important for the second time after a long break

Two choices that are almost the same and make no real difference

Compounds

∞ 1.0

Not including someone or something

A person you have a long romantic relationship with and often live with

13 3.0

The person you love and share your life with

Surface Forms

other positive

Etymology

Other comes from an old English word oþer meaning 'second' or 'different', and you can see the same idea in the word another. So when you say other you point to a different or separate person or thing.