other

determiner, pronoun

UK /ˈʌðə(r)/

Other can be used in the following ways:

as a determiner (followed by a plural noun): He doesn’t like other people interfering. (after ‘the’ or a possessive word and followed by a singular or plural noun): the other side of the streetShe invited all her other friends. The determiner another is used instead of ‘an’ + ‘other’.

as a pronoun (after ‘the’): He swerved from one side of the road to the other.Have you told the others? (in the plural without ‘the’): Some systems are better than others.

The plural form others without ‘the’ is the plural of the pronoun another.

1
used for referring to additional people or things of the type already mentioned or known about
In addition to Nicola, Mrs Stanley has three other children.
The report will be of interest to teachers and others in the education field.
Apart from the victim’s name and age, no other details were given.
Synonyms and related words
Determiners
a
a certain
an
Synonyms and related words
Also and additional
also
additional
extra
2
used for referring to a different person or thing from the one already mentioned or known about
I suggested a camping holiday, but Kerry had other ideas.
some/any other:
Not now. We’ll talk about it some other time.
The Greeks spend more money on food than any other nation in Europe.
Synonyms and related words
Determiners
a
a certain
an
3
used when there are two things or people for referring to the one that has not already been mentioned or is not already known about
The other half of the money will be provided by the government.
She was looking around for her other shoe.
I held onto the rope with my other hand.
the other:
He sat in front of the fire rubbing one bare foot against the other.
the other one:
One of the twins was Reggie. What was the other one called?
Synonyms and related words
Determiners
a
a certain
an
4
used for referring to the rest of the people or things in a group
the/my/your etc other:
We stayed until all the other guests had gone home.
Beethoven’s Ninth is much longer than his other symphonies.
the others:
One boy fell off his chair and the others laughed.
Synonyms and related words
Determiners
a
a certain
an
5
used for referring to people in a general way when you are not including yourself as one of them
I don’t care what other people think.
We aim to develop in our students a sense of responsibility and a respect for others.
Synonyms and related words
Determiners
a
a certain
an
6
opposite
1. 6a
  the other side/endthe side or end that is furthest from you or is opposite to where you are
  A taxi had stopped on the other side of the road.
  Ashley sat at the other end of the sofa.
  The voice at the other end of the phone sounded sleepy and confused.
  Synonyms and related words
  The outer parts of objects or spaces
  apex
  back
  back end
2. 6b
  the other way/directionthe opposite direction
  The truck swerved to avoid a car coming from the other direction.
  I tried to attract her attention, but she was looking the other way.
  Synonyms and related words
  Circular and turning movements and about-turns
  turn
  spin
  swirl
3. 6c
  the other way round/aroundhappening in the opposite way
  Most people expected the boys to do better than the girls but in fact it was the other way round.
  Synonyms and related words
  Opposite and in the opposite way
  conflicting
  opposite
  otherwise

phrases

among others/other things/other people etc

the other day/night etc

other than

someone/something/somewhere etc or other

other

determiner, pronoun

US /ˈʌðər/

Other can be used in the following ways:

as a determiner (followed by a plural noun): He doesn’t like other people interfering. (after “the” or a possessive word and followed by a singular or plural noun): the other side of the streetShe invited all her other friends. The determiner another is used instead of “an” + “other.”

as a pronoun (after “the”): He swerved from one side of the road to the other.Have you told the others? (in the plural without “the”): Some systems are better than others.

The plural form others without “the” is the plural of the pronoun another.

1
used for referring to additional people or things of the type already mentioned or known about
In addition to Nicola, Mrs. Stanley has three other children.
The report will be of interest to teachers and others in the education field.
Apart from the victim’s name and age, no other details were given.
Synonyms and related words
Determiners
a
a certain
an
Synonyms and related words
Also and additional
also
additional
extra
2
used for referring to a different person or thing from the one already mentioned or known about
I suggested a camping trip, but Carey had other ideas.
some/any other:
Not now. We’ll talk about it some other time.
The Greeks spend more money on food than any other nation in Europe.
Synonyms and related words
Determiners
a
a certain
an
3
used when there are two things or people for referring to the one that has not already been mentioned or is not already known about
The other half of the money will be provided by the government.
She was looking around for her other shoe.
I held onto the rope with my other hand.
the other:
He sat in front of the fire rubbing one bare foot against the other.
the other one:
One of the twins was Reggie. What was the other one called?
Synonyms and related words
Determiners
a
a certain
an
4
used for referring to the rest of the people or things in a group
the/my/your etc. other:
We stayed until all the other guests had gone home.
Beethoven’s Ninth is much longer than his other symphonies.
the others:
One boy fell off his chair and the others laughed.
Synonyms and related words
Determiners
a
a certain
an
5
used for referring to people in a general way when you are not including yourself as one of them
I don’t care what other people think.
We aim to develop in our students a sense of responsibility and a respect for others.
Synonyms and related words
Determiners
a
a certain
an
6
opposite
1. 6a
  the other side/endthe side or end that is farthest from you or is opposite from where you are
  A taxi had stopped on the other side of the road.
  Ashley sat at the other end of the sofa.
  The voice at the other end of the phone sounded sleepy and confused.
  Synonyms and related words
  The outer parts of objects or spaces
  apex
  back
  back end
2. 6b
  the other way/directionthe opposite direction
  The truck swerved to avoid a car coming from the other direction.
  I tried to attract her attention, but she was looking the other way.
  Synonyms and related words
  Circular and turning movements and about-turns
  turn
  spin
  about-face
3. 6c
  the other way aroundhappening in the opposite way
  Most people expected the boys to do better than the girls, but in fact it was the other way around.
  Synonyms and related words
  Opposite and in the opposite way
  conflicting
  opposite
  otherwise

phrases

among others/other things/other people etc.

the other day/night etc.

other than

someone/something/somewhere etc. or other

other

verb intransitive/transitive showing disapproval

UK /ˈʌðə(r)/

or otherize

UK /ˈʌðəraɪz/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	other
he/she/it	others
present participle	othering
past tense	othered
past participle	othered

present tense
I/you/we/they	otherize
he/she/it	otherizes
present participle	otherizing
past tense	otherized
past participle	otherized

1
to consider another person or group as being completely different from you and treat them differently as a result
Another group that has been othered by society is people in the LGBT community.
If we otherize the victim, coping with news of a crime becomes easier.
This meaning is based on one submitted to the Open Dictionary from United Kingdom on 02/08/2013
Synonyms and related words
To treat someone unfairly
prey on
discriminate
oppress

other

verb intransitive/transitive showing disapproval

US /ˈʌðər/

or otherize

US /ˈʌðəraɪz/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	other
he/she/it	others
present participle	othering
past tense	othered
past participle	othered

present tense
I/you/we/they	otherize
he/she/it	otherizes
present participle	otherizing
past tense	otherized
past participle	otherized

1
to consider another person or group as being completely different from you and treat them differently as a result
Another group that has been othered by society is people in the LGBT community.
If we otherize the victim, coping with news of a crime becomes easier.
This meaning is based on one submitted to the Open Dictionary from United Kingdom on 02/08/2013
Synonyms and related words
To treat someone unfairly
prey on
discriminate
oppress

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