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 Early tests in other countries suggest Meta is toying with the idea of dropping users directly into full-screen video upon opening the Instagram and Facebook apps. — Mia Sato, The Verge, 8 Nov. 2026 The night’s other honoree, representing the art world, was Vija Celmins, who charmed the crowd with a brief yet endearing acceptance speech and in a tribute video produced by LACMA Productions, seen below. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026 Isan is Thailand’s most populous region, but its local beliefs did not travel to the country’s other three regions, Srinuan said. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026 Three of their 10 runs have been for 9-plus yards but five other runs have been for just 1 yard or fewer. — Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 8 Nov. 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
  • Windermere defeated Pine Ridge 42-0 Windermere (8-3) senior running back Jabari Anderson scored three touchdowns in three different ways — running the ball, catching the ball and returning a punt.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Clark's defense came as Democrats faced accusations that the outcome might have been different had some of them not been held up while returning to the Capitol from an off-campus fundraiser.
    — Mariana Alfaro, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of different
Adjective
  • Last week, Florida experienced several more such events in a matter of days, in different locations along the east coast.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Food and drink With five dining venues (plus three more on its adjacent sister property, Morningstar Buoy House), the Westin transforms from resort into genuine culinary destination.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of more
Adjective
  • In 2011, former members complained to the archdiocese in Peru's capital, Lima, about abuses by its founder, Luis Figari.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
  • In the West Bund, a former industrial waterfront turned arts district, where more museums are joining its riverside row, the annual West Bund Art and Design fair will draw galleries from across Asia and beyond in the same weeks.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of former
Adjective
  • Catholics of varying ethnic backgrounds Catholics in California are also ethnically diverse.
    — Krysta Fauria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In the future, reef ecosystems might be less diverse, bright and colorful.
    — Connie Hanzhang Jin, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of diverse
Adjective
  • The district is expecting additional bid packages related to the work at Neuqua to come to the board for approval in December, per a district memo.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Under California law, Newsom has the authority to commute the sentences of people on death row who do not have additional felony charges, which accounts for about 30% of the 548 cases under consideration.
    — Liam Russell, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of additional
Adjective
  • There have been lows—trying to manufacture a viral dance in an empty pub alongside a dwarf Michael Jackson impersonator among them—but Skepta is old enough to own those now, and grow from them.
    — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
  • California has a rich and varied history — and San Jose is the oldest civilian community in the state.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of old
Adjective
  • The album earned widespread critical acclaim for its intricate arrangements and the distinctive interplay between Lloyd’s and Verlaine’s guitars.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2026
  • By the time of their 1974 debut at CBGB, Verlaine and Hell had recruited Lloyd to be the group’s second guitarist, a move that gave Television its signature and distinctive dueling Strat-versus-Jazzmaster sound.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of distinctive
Adjective
  • The platform offered another reason, however, for removing Polson's articles and blocking his accounts from further submissions.
    — TODD WALLACK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • It was again shown via replay, and this time, after further review, the TD was upheld.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of further

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“Other.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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