A1 adjective Neutral #29 most common

other

/ˈʌðər/

Refers to a person or thing that is different or distinct from the one already mentioned. It is also used to indicate something additional or remaining in a set.

Examples

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1

I have one red pen and two other pens.

I have one red pen and two additional pens.

2

Please submit the other requested documents by tomorrow morning.

Please submit the remaining requested documents by tomorrow morning.

3

I don't like this movie; let's watch the other one.

I don't like this movie; let's watch the different one.

Word Family

Adverb
otherwise
Adjective
other
Related
others
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Memory Tip

Think of the 'O' in 'Other' as standing for 'Over there' or 'Option'—it points to something else.

Quick Quiz

I don't like these shoes. Do you have any ___ ones?

Correct!

The correct answer is: other

Examples

1

I have one red pen and two other pens.

everyday

I have one red pen and two additional pens.

2

Please submit the other requested documents by tomorrow morning.

formal

Please submit the remaining requested documents by tomorrow morning.

3

I don't like this movie; let's watch the other one.

informal

I don't like this movie; let's watch the different one.

4

The study compared the primary group with several other variables.

academic

The study compared the primary group with several additional variables.

5

If this supplier is too expensive, we must look for other options.

business

If this supplier is too expensive, we must look for alternative options.

Word Family

Adverb
otherwise
Adjective
other
Related
others

Common Collocations

each other one another
the other day a few days ago
other people different individuals
some other an unspecified additional
any other any different one

Common Phrases

on the other hand

from a different point of view

every other day

alternating days

none other than

specifically this person

Often Confused With

other vs another

'Another' is used with singular indefinite nouns, while 'other' is used with plural or uncountable nouns.

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Usage Notes

When 'other' is used as an adjective, it does not have a plural form. Use 'the other' when there are only two things and you are referring to the second one.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'other' with singular nouns without an article; you must say 'another book' or 'the other book' instead of just 'other book'.

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Memory Tip

Think of the 'O' in 'Other' as standing for 'Over there' or 'Option'—it points to something else.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Old English 'ōther', meaning second, different, or one of two.

Grammar Patterns

used before plural countable nouns (e.g., other books) used before uncountable nouns (e.g., other information) preceded by 'the' to indicate the remaining one of a specific pair or group

Quick Quiz

I don't like these shoes. Do you have any ___ ones?

Correct!

The correct answer is: other

Related Grammar Rules

Can: Questions and negatives A1
Articles: When to use 'a/an' vs 'the' A1
Prepositions of time: in, on, at (basic) A1

Related Phrases

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More comparison words

same

A1

The word 'same' is used to describe things or people that are identical or not different from each other. It indicates that two or more things are exactly alike in every way or are the very same entity.

different

A1

This word describes things that are not the same as each other. It is used to show a contrast between two or more people, places, or objects.

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