other

other is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• (Australia) IPA: /ˈaðə/, SAMPA: /"aD@/
• (UK) IPA: /ˈʌðə(ɹ)/, SAMPA: /"VD@(r\)/
• (US) enPR: ŭTH'ər, IPA: /ˈʌðɚ/, SAMPA: /"VD@`/
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Adjective

Positive other

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. The other thing(s), when there are only two choices, is the one(s) we were not talking about.

   No, don't put it on this table. Put it on the other table.

   The people inside are OK, but the other people are getting wet.

   Thanks for the books. I'll get the others tomorrow.

   He sat on the other side of the table.

2. more

   There are many other kinds of problems.

   Do you have any other questions?

3. different

   There were some other cars at their house the other day.

   Other than the cleanup, I think we're finished.

Related words

• on the other hand
• each other
• another
• otherness
• the other day
• significant other