other
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈʌðɚ/ · UK /ˈʌðə/
Forms: others
other means: Refers to a person or thing apart from the one already chosen or mentioned.
adjective
Refers to a person or thing apart from the one already chosen or mentioned.
- Use the other door.
- My other shoe is under the bed.
- Where are the other children?
More people or things besides those already mentioned.
- Do you have other questions?
- We found three other ways to get there.
- She invited some other friends too.
Refers to the second or opposite side, end, or member of a pair.
- She stood on the other side.
- Who is at the other end of the phone?
- We crossed the river to reach the other bank.
In every second day, week, or item, with one left out between each.
- I work every other day.
- Water these plants every other week.
- She coloured every other square blue.
determiner
Used before a noun for people or things apart from those already mentioned.
- Ask the other teacher.
- We have no other choice.
- Other people may need these seats.
noun
The people or things apart from the one or ones already mentioned.
- I like this shirt better than the other.
- Two guests left, but the others stayed.
- Take one box and leave the other here.
A person apart from yourself or from someone already mentioned.
- Think about others.
- She always tries to help others.
- One child read while the other listened.
Questions about other
What does other mean?
Refers to a person or thing apart from the one already chosen or mentioned.
What is other in other languages?
Türkçe: diğer · Español: otro · Français: autre · Deutsch: andere · Italiano: altro · 日本語: 他の
How do you pronounce other?
In American English /ˈʌðɚ/; in British English /ˈʌðə/.
How do you use other in a sentence?
Use the other door. My other shoe is under the bed.
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