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Meaning in simple English
US /ˈʌðɚ/ · UK /ˈʌðə/
other means: Refers to a person or thing apart from the one already chosen or mentioned.
adjective
THE REMAINING ONEA1
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?
ADDITIONALA2
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.
OPPOSITE SIDEA2
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.
EVERY SECONDB1
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.
noun
THE RESTA2
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.
ANOTHER PERSONA2
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.
determiner
SOMEONE ELSEA1
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.
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