other

/ˈʌðər/

Definitions

1. adjective

different from the one first mentioned; another

“She’s interested in other hobbies besides painting.”

2. pronoun

used to refer to a person or thing already mentioned or easily identified

“I’m going to the store with my friend, and she’s bringing her other sister.”

3. noun

a different person or thing

“I have a sister and an other brother.”

4. adverb

in a different way

“You can solve it other than by brute force.”

5. preposition

used to indicate a contrast

“She’s not going to the movies tonight; she’s going other places.”

Synonyms

  • additional
  • alternative
  • different

Antonyms

  • identical
  • same