other

[ˈʌðər]

other Definition

• 1. used to refer to a person or thing that is different or distinct from one already mentioned or known about
• 2. additional or further
• 3. different; alternative

Using other: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "other" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I have two pens, one is black and the other is blue.

• Example

  Do you have any other questions?

• Example

  I need to find another way to get there.

• Example

  The other team won the game.

• Example

  I don't like this shirt, do you have any other colors?

• Example

  The other day, I saw a movie that was really good.

other Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for other

• different
• alternative
• diverse
• various
• extra

Antonyms for other

• same
• identical
• similar

Phrases with other

• each other

  used to refer to two or more people or things that are the same

  Example

  The twins look exactly like each other.

• the other way around

  in the opposite order or way to what has just been mentioned

  Example

  I thought she was my friend, but it turned out to be the other way around.

• the other side of the coin

  the opposite or contrasting aspect of something

  Example

  On the one hand, he's very talented, but on the other side of the coin, he can be difficult to work with.

Origins of other

from Old English 'ōther', of Germanic origin

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Summary: other in Brief

The word 'other' [ˈʌðər] refers to something or someone that is different or distinct from what has already been mentioned. It can also mean additional or further, as in 'Do you have any other questions?' or 'I need to find another way to get there.' 'Other' is used as a determiner, pronoun, or adjective and has synonyms like 'different,' 'alternative,' and 'diverse.' Phrases like 'each other' and 'the other way around' use 'other' to denote contrast or opposition.