other
Used to talk about a person or thing that is not the one you already talked about.
Used to refer to a person or thing that is different or distinct from the one already mentioned or known.
A different person or thing from the one already talked about.
Refers to a person or thing that is different from, or additional to, one already mentioned or known.
More of the same kind in addition to what you have talked about.
Used to indicate something more in addition to what has already been mentioned or exists.
- Base: other
- Comparative: otherer
- Superlative: otherest
every other [day/week/etc.]
1occurring once in every two units of time/sequence items
Happening one time, then skipping one time, then happening again.
- I go jogging every other day.
- We meet every other week for lunch.
in other words
1rephrasing for clarity/simplicity
Used before saying something again in a simpler way.
- In other words, we need to start over.
- He was late again. In other words, he missed the whole meeting.
the other day
1a recent unspecified past day
Used to talk about a day not long ago, but without saying exactly which day.
- I saw him at the store the other day.
- We met for coffee the other day.
each other
1mutually between two people or things
Used when two people or things do something to the other one.
- They hugged each other warmly.
- They looked at each other and laughed.
- The two friends help each other often.
- We help each other with homework.
on the other hand
1introducing a contrast between ideas
Used to introduce an opposite or different idea from what was said before.
- I like living in the city. On the other hand, it can be very noisy.
- I like city life. On the other hand, it can be stressful.
- He might agree. On the other hand, he could refuse.
- He seems strict, but on the other hand, he cares deeply about his students.
- He’s very talented. On the other hand, he can be lazy.
on the other hand
2introducing an opposite view
Used to introduce an opposite idea or fact.
- I love city life. On the other hand, it can be very stressful.
- He’s very talented. On the other hand, he lacks experience.
on the other hand
5contrasting point
Use this when you want to show the other side of an argument.
- The apartment is small. On the other hand, it is close to work.
- The plan could save money; on the other hand, it may take longer.
- Some people enjoy working from home. On the other hand, others miss the office.
- The course is expensive. On the other hand, the teacher is excellent.
- I like the city. On the other hand, it is very noisy.