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 The report didn’t mention the nationalities of other referees implicated. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 The teams will play each other again on Thursday in Las Vegas. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 The service Casually buttoned-up and (like many other things at this property) classic New York, with concierge and servers always ready to lend a hand—but without fussing over anything. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026 The deal ends in 2029, leaving MLS to decide whether to renew with Apple or pursue other partners. — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 5 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
  • Bert McCarty, a Clemson University professor of turfgrass science and management, said golfers like how top courses are so different — from incorporating the ocean in places near beaches to relying on inclines in the mountains.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The tour, which began in 1999, showcases Slamdance titles to different audiences around the country, expanding their reach beyond the traditional film hubs of Los Angeles and New York.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of different
Adjective
  • Consequently, the plant could potentially become net-negative—removing more CO₂ from the atmosphere than the entire system emits during its life cycle.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2026
  • And last year, with the Magical Dining funds headed their way, there was more crying.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of more
Adjective
  • She’s hired a former Georgia Supreme Court chief justice as a special prosecutor to get the state’s appellate courts to weigh in.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Among the players involved in the Georgia case are former Clemson and Georgia forward RJ Godfrey, former UCF forward Jamichael Stillwell and former Georgia Tech guard Lamar Washington.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of former
Adjective
  • But a single letter can’t capture everyone’s experience all of the time – let alone a $31 trillion economy that is the biggest and most diverse in the world.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • An influx of younger and diverse candidates (of little interest to big donors who prefer savvy incumbents) ran and won.
    — Elona Vaisnys, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of diverse
Adjective
  • Aircraft owners use charter revenues to offset some of their operating costs, though the extra flights bring additional expenses for maintenance, pilots, and wear-and-tear.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Operators can scale fueling capacity as additional vehicles enter service without making significant upfront infrastructure investments.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of additional
Adjective
  • Body cameras captured the moments Rialto police officers rushed to save a choking 3-year-old child last week.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Tatyana Montero, a 25-year-old Army based in Canada, was given one of Abby Elder's freebies in Las Vegas.
    — Nidhi Singh, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of old
Adjective
  • Even before the war, the country had already developed a large legal profession, sophisticated corporate firms, and distinctive constitutional institutions, although European legal systems retained greater intellectual prestige.
    — Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The label’s mission emphasizes distinctive creative voices and stories that defy genre convention.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of distinctive
Adjective
  • Helicopters and drones have also been deployed to help battle the fire, while crews have built firebreaks to try to prevent further spread.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • He was taken to the medical tent for an immediate examination, then led back inside the practice facility for further evaluation.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of further

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