other
word
Definition
Used to refer to something or someone different or additional from one already mentioned or known.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as a determiner or pronoun. Often contrasts groups or choices: 'the other one', 'some other time'. Not interchangeable with 'another' which suggests one more of the same kind. Informal speech frequently uses 'other' with nouns to mean 'more': 'other people'. Beware confusion with ‘others’ (pronoun plural).
Example Sentences
They decided to try a different restaurant instead of their other usual choice.
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I have two shirts; one is red, and the other is blue.
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She doesn't like this color; she prefers the other one.
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Some people prefer one style, and others like the other.
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I don’t want this book; do you have any other suggestions?
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If one road is closed, we can take the other one.
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