What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
other
Example
I have a red shirt and an other one in blue. [other: determiner]
Example
The book club members discussed other novels by the same author. [other: adjective]
different
Example
The new car model looks different from the previous one. [different: adjective]
Example
She has a different approach to problem-solving than her colleagues. [different: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Different is more commonly used than other in everyday language. Different is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while other is less common and often used in specific situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between other and different?
Both other and different can be used in formal and informal contexts, but different is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of formality levels.
