other

Definitions

1. determiner

   Not the one that was mentioned before.

   Examples

   • I have no other source of income.
   • What is your other name?
2. adjective

   Different.

   Examples

   • Her approach was very different from what we expected.
   • I wanted to try some other way.
   ≈disparate≈dissimilar≈distinctive≈distinguishable≈diverse +8 more
3. adjective

   Used in the phrase every other to mean every second one.

   Examples

   • I get paid every other week.
   • Every other student was given a partner.
   ≈alternate
4. noun

   Another person or thing.

   Examples

   • Little Robbie does not always play well with others.
   • Show me one other.
5. noun

   The second of two things.

   Examples

   • One boat is not better than the other.
   • She held one cup in one hand and the other in her pocket.
6. adverb

   In a different way, in old-fashioned use.

   Examples

   • If you think other, tell me why.
   • No one could believe other than that it was planned.
7. verb

   To treat someone as different or as not part of the group.

   Examples

   • People can other those who speak differently.
   • It is unkind to other new students.
8. adjective

   Left, as different from right, in old-fashioned use.

   Examples

   • She held the cup in her other hand.
   • He wrote with his other hand.
9. adjective

   Very different or strange.

   Examples

   • The customs felt very other to visitors.
   • The place seemed completely other to her.
   ≈foreign
10. adjective

    Used before a noun to mean different or more.

    Examples

    • He asked for some other reason for the delay.
    • Is there any other way to solve this?
    ≈additional≈another