others
|oth/ers|
A2
🇺🇸
/ˈʌðərz/
🇬🇧
/ˈʌðəz/
(other)
different or remaining
Etymology
Etymology Information
'other' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ōþer', where 'ō-' meant 'second' or 'additional'.
Historical Evolution
'ōþer' changed from Old English to Middle English as 'other', and eventually became the modern English word 'other'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'second' or 'additional', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'different or remaining'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
people or things that are not the ones already mentioned or known.
Some people like chocolate, while others prefer vanilla.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35