other

adjective

ˈə-t͟hər How to pronounce other (audio)
Definition of othernext
1
as in different
being not of the same kind no, I need the other pen, the blue one

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2
as in more
resulting in an increase in amount or number we'll be taking one other person on the trip

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3
as in former
having been such at some previous time I was something of a celebrity in other days

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Recent Examples of other Though the program is now only offered in Singapore, Prem eventually hopes to bring it to IHH’s nine other markets, which include India, Turkey and Greater China. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 That led to other films for Parton including The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Rhinestone, Steel Magnolias, Straight Talk, Joyful Noise, along with TV movies, specials and a 1987-88 ABC variety series from her production company, Sandollar. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 Cities and smaller communities across the country are competing for remote workers with thousands of dollars in cash, housing assistance, coworking memberships, and other perks designed to make relocating a little easier. — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 The phase three study will continue to assess other outcomes, including the overall survival benefit of the regimen. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for other
Recent Examples of Synonyms for other
  1. different
  2. more
  3. former
  4. diverse
  5. additional
  6. old
  7. distinctive
  8. further
Adjective
  • Mike Coppola | Getty Images Rare Ventures will initially focus on funding the development of new treatments for seven different rare conditions.
    — Brad Quick, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • His October episode with Hailey Bieber also comes to mind — in a different way.
    — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of different
Adjective
  • ESOPs could provide more hope, but there are only 201 in Florida.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In years past, Farel and his team from Farel Salon & Spa have hosted tennis icons including Coco Gauff, Iga Świątek, Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz, Patrick McEnroe, Chris Evert, Billie Jean King and more.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of more
Adjective
  • Paul Johnson, former director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, attributes the root cause to sluggish economic growth.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Per the settlement, former director Patty Hector, who was fired by the county's chief executive following a dispute over censorship, will receive $225,000.
    — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of former
Adjective
  • This reframes California's economic health, highlighting a vibrant, diverse entrepreneurial spirit that continues to shine.
    — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But a new study has found reliable evidence that this formative process involved more diverse species also making the transition.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of diverse
Adjective
  • Because this round of expansion was primarily driven by price increases, much of the additional revenue flowed straight to the bottom line.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Saline County will pay an additional $50,000 in attorney's fees.
    — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of additional
Adjective
  • Nuclear Children follows 18-year-old Isla Sparrow who, after the death of her father in a submarine accident, hopes to escape her grieving family and flee to university.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But in older adults, the relationship between body weight and health may be more complicated than a number on the scale.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of old
Adjective
  • These challenging conditions are precisely what make a summer off-road safari such a distinctive way to experience Iceland’s rugged interior.
    — Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Meghna Gulzar has a very distinctive voice and an ability to approach difficult subjects with both restraint and intensity.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinctive
Adjective
  • The first established the system in flight, while the latest evaluation added further data from multiple rounds launched through HIMARS.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Simply put, acknowledging the reality—even if the administration won’t state it in these terms—of avoiding a further, major military campaign as the conflict drags on.
    — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Other.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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