Definitions
- Referring to something or someone that is different from what has been mentioned. - Talking about the remaining or additional things or people in a group. - Describing something that is not included in a particular category or group.
- Describing a range of different things or people. - Talking about a variety of options or choices. - Referring to diverse or assorted items or elements.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to multiple things or people.
- 2Both words can be used as adjectives.
- 3Both words imply diversity or difference.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Other is often used to compare or contrast with something previously mentioned, while various is used to describe a range of different things without comparison.
- 2Scope: Other refers to something specific that is different from what has been mentioned, while various refers to a broader range of different things.
- 3Function: Other can be used as a pronoun to replace a noun, while various cannot be used as a pronoun.
- 4Connotation: Other can sometimes have a negative connotation, implying exclusion or inferiority, while various is neutral and does not carry any negative connotations.
Remember this!
Other and various are both words that refer to multiple things or people, but they have different usage, scope, function, connotation, and grammar. Other is often used to compare or contrast with something previously mentioned, while various is used to describe a range of different things without comparison. Other refers to something specific that is different from what has been mentioned, while various refers to a broader range of different things.
