other

adjective
UK: /ˈʌð.ər/
US: /ˈʌð.ɚ/

  1. Different from the one already mentioned or known about.

    1. I need the other key. [ ] [ ]
    2. Do you have any other plans for the weekend, besides visiting your parents? [ ] [ ]

  2. Additional; extra.

    1. He has one other car. [ ] [ ]
    2. Are there any other questions before we conclude this meeting for today? [ ] [ ]

  3. Relating to a time that is not the present or recent past.

    1. In other days, it was different. [ ] [ ]
    2. In other circumstances, I might have agreed with your proposal, but not now. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

another additional different else
other noun

  1. A different or additional person or thing.

    1. I saw the other one. [ ] [ ]
    2. Some prefer coffee, while others choose tea, according to their taste. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to refer to people in general.

    1. Think of others first. [ ] [ ]
    2. We should always strive to treat others with the same respect we expect. [ ] [ ]
other adverb

  1. Differently; in another way.

    1. How can I think other? [ ] [ ]
    2. I wish I could have acted other, but under pressure, I made a poor choice. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "other" in English means: Different from the one already mentioned or known about., Additional; extra., Relating to a time that is not the present or recent past..

The phonetic transcription of "other" is /ˈʌð.ər/ in British English and /ˈʌð.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "other": another, additional, different, else.

Example usage of "other": "I need the other key.". More examples on the page.