other (A1)

determiner, pronoun

Pronunciation: /ˈʌðər/

Definition

Different from something or someone else; not the same.

Examples

• This is my book, and that is the other book.

• She has one brother and two other sisters.

• We need to find another solution to this problem.

How to Use other

the other (determiner)

Used to refer to the second of two people or things. — "This is my pen, and that is the other."

another (determiner)

One more; an additional. — "I would like another cup of tea."

each other (reciprocal pronoun)

Used to refer to two people or things that are in a relationship with one another. — "The students congratulated each other."

Synonyms of other

Words with a similar meaning to other:

• different
• another
• alternative
• distinct

Antonyms of other

Words with the opposite meaning to other:

• same
• this
• one

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