Word: Other

Pronunciation

/ˈʌðər/

Definitions

• Determiner: Used before a noun to refer to additional people or things that are distinct from those already mentioned or known about. For example: “I have two dogs; the other is white.”
• Adjective: Belonging to or associated with another person or thing. For example: “She has a different opinion; it’s the other point of view.”
• Pronoun: Used to refer to a person or thing that is different from one already mentioned or known about. For example: “This dress is too small; I’ll try on the other one.”

Phrases

• “The other side”: Refers to the opposing or alternative aspect of something. Example: “There are two sides to every story; let’s hear the other side.”
• “On the other hand”: Introduces an alternative or contrasting viewpoint. Example: “He’s very intelligent, but on the other hand, he can be quite forgetful.”
• “Each other”: Refers to mutual action between two people or things. Example: “They looked at each other in surprise.”

Example Sentences

• Determiner: “We have two options; the other requires more funding.”
• Adjective: “That’s not my car; mine is the other red one.”
• Pronoun: “Jack and Jill dislike each other.”

Synonyms

• Different
• Alternative
• Another
• Additional
• Separate