others'
|oth/ers'|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈʌðərz/
🇬🇧
/ˈʌðəz/
(other)
different or remaining
Etymology
Etymology Information
'others' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ōðer', where 'ōð-' meant 'other' or 'second'.
Historical Evolution
'ōðer' transformed into the Middle English word 'other', and eventually became the modern English word 'other'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'second' or 'different', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'additional or different people or things'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the possessive form of 'others', indicating something that belongs to other people.
The others' opinions were taken into account.
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Last updated: 2025/01/30 14:19