other
different from the one mentioned
Used to talk about a person or thing that is not the one you already talked about.
[the/another/any] other [noun]
- I have two shirts: one is blue, the other is red.
- Do you have any other questions?
- She prefers other methods of learning.
- We visited Paris and several other cities.
- Other students might have different opinions.
- I like this cake, but I want the other one.
- Do you have other books?
- She met other friends at the park.
- We saw other animals at the zoo.
- He tried other ways to fix it.
a different person or thing
A different person or thing from the one already talked about.
the other / another / others
- Some students are here; the others are still outside.
- One of the shoes is here, but I can't find the other.
- I like this painting more than the other.
- We need to ask the others what they think.
- I will take this pen, you can have the other.
- Some apples are fresh, the others are old.
- He is tall, but the other is short.
- I saw two cats. One is white, the other is black.
additional or extra
More of the same kind in addition to what you have talked about.
other [plural noun] / other [uncountable noun]
- Please send me any other information you have.
- Other examples can be found in the appendix.
- We will discuss other topics tomorrow.
- Do you have any other ideas?
- She bought other clothes for the trip.
- We need other chairs for the guests.
- 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.