other · determiner /ˈʌð.ər/Full view
other (ADDITIONAL)
A1 as well as the person or thing already mentioned
Dictionary examples:

There is only one other person who could help us.

Are there any other people we should tell?

The product has many other features.

There is no other work available at this time.

Learner example:

She likes meeting other people because she wants [to] improve her English. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Nepali)

other (PART OF SET)
A2 used to talk about the remaining members of a group or items in a set
Dictionary examples:

Mario and Anna sat down to watch the other dancers.

I've found one earring - do you know where the other one is?

Learner example:

One part is green [and] the other part is blue. (Key English Test; A2; Turkish)

other (DIFFERENT)
B1 different from the thing or person already mentioned
Dictionary examples:

I don't have any cash - is there no other way of paying?

Ask me some other time when I'm not so busy.

He likes traveling and learning about other people's customs and traditions.

Learner example:

The two kids [had] waited [long] enough so they decided to walk. The girl asked: "Is there any other way the Man [can] hurt us?" (Preliminary English Test; B1; Swiss German)

the other side/end (of sth)
B1 the opposite side or end of something
Dictionary examples:

Put the chair at the other end of the table.

The man was waiting on the other side of the street.

Learner example:

I'll move my bed to the other side of my room. (Preliminary English Test; B1; German)

the other day/week, etc.
B1 referring to a day, week, etc. in the recent past without saying exactly when it was
Dictionary example:

I saw him just the other day/night.

Learner example:

Dear John, Thanks for the letter you wrote me the other day. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)

in other words
B2 used to introduce an explanation that is simpler than the one given earlier
Dictionary example:

He was economical with the truth - in other words, he was lying.

Learner example:

We are able to use zoos as a place where we c[an] spend our free time with our children. In other words, it is a good place for the family. (First Certificate in English; B2; Dutch)

or other
C1 used when you cannot or do not want to be exact about the information you are giving
Dictionary examples:

The event was held in some park or other.

We'll find someone or other to help us.

Learner example:

Maybe you hate the memory of boring literature classes at school, but I'm sure each of you is interested in some subject or other. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Spanish)

the other way around
B2 happening in the opposite way
Dictionary example:

I thought the older people would be more offended than the young people, but it was the other way around.

Learner example:

They are controlling us and not the other way around. (First Certificate in English; B2; Danish)

other than
C1 different from or except
Dictionary examples:

The form cannot be signed by anyone other than you.

There's nothing on TV tonight, other than reruns.

Learner example:

There are no vegetarian alternatives other than cheese sandwiches, which our members find very depressi[ng]. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Swedish)

every other day/week, etc.
C2 happening every two days/weeks, etc., not each day/week, etc.
Dictionary example:

Alice goes to the gym every other day.

Learner example:

First, I would run 2 miles every other day, but soon it became a need to do it on a daily basis. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Spanish)

other than that
C1 except for the thing you have just said
Dictionary example:

My arm was a bit sore - other than that I was fine.

Learner example:

Curren[t]ly, I only have a small corner in the room whereas my sisters get a bigger portion. This means I have to keep all my things under the bed. Other than that, I would like a big beautiful garden because I love nature. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Chinese)

other · pronoun /ˈʌð.ər/
other
A2 used to refer to a person or thing which belongs to a group or set that you have already talked about
Dictionary examples:

Hold the racket in one hand and the ball in the other.

She gave me one book last week and promised to bring the others on Wednesday.

Some people prefer living in the city, but others perfer the suburbs.

Learner example:

I really wanted you [to] come with me and the others. (Key English Test; A2; Spanish)

each other
A2 used to show that each person in a group of two or more people does something to the others
Dictionary examples:

They kept looking at each other and smiling.

They're always wearing each other's clothes.

Why are you always arguing with each other?

Learner example:

We can write to each other once a month. (Key English Test; A2; Chinese)

others
B1 people in general, not including yourself
Dictionary example:

You shouldn't expect others to do your work for you.

Learner example:

I think that I would be very useful there, because I know that they need people who enjoy helping others and I am one of those [people]. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)

others
B2 more similar ones
Dictionary examples:

This one is broken - do you have any others?

I only know about this book, but there might be others.

Learner example:

In fact, we [might] manage to do some interesting activities such as mountain biking in Sintra, canoeing in Teja, etc. You would be glad to see how many interesting people we [might] meet while doing those activities and any others that you would like to [do]. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)

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