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Meaning of other
The primary meaning of the word "other" is to refer to something or someone that is different or distinct from what is being considered or mentioned.
Etymology of other
The word "other" comes from Old English "ōþer", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "anþeraz" and Proto-Indo-European "anteros", meaning "second" or "different"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to indicate something or someone that is distinct or different from what is being considered or mentioned
Synonyms
alternative
different
additional
extra
separate
distinct
unique
second
another
extra
spare
supplementary
auxiliary
secondary
backup
substitute
replacement
rival
opposing
contrasting
divergent
disparate
various
varied
miscellaneous
sundry
unlike
dissimilar
disparate
contrasting
heterogeneous
divergent
Definitions
- Used to indicate a person or thing that is distinct from the one already mentioned or known
- Used to indicate a person or thing that is additional to the one already mentioned or known
- Used to indicate a person or thing that is different in kind from the one already mentioned or known
Usage Examples
- The hotel room had a beautiful view of the city and the other side of the valley
- She has two sisters, one older and one other who is younger
- The company has two divisions, one dealing with domestic sales and the other with international sales