other · det
in other words
B2 used to introduce an explanation that is simpler than the one given earlier
Dictionary examples:
He was economical with the truth - in other words, he was lying. (41.1)
or other
C1 used when you cannot or do not want to be exact about the information you are giving
Dictionary examples:
We'll find someone or other to help us. (14.1)
The event was held in some park or other. (18.8)
the other way around
B2 happening in the opposite way
Dictionary examples:
I thought the older people would be more offended than the young people, but it was the other way around. (46.9)
other than
C1 different from or except
Dictionary examples:
The form cannot be signed by anyone other than you. (21.2)
There's nothing on TV tonight, other than reruns. (83.6)
every other day/week, etc.
C2 happening every two days/weeks, etc., not each day/week, etc.
Dictionary examples:
Alice goes to the gym every other day. (11.9)
other than that
C1 except for the thing you have just said
Dictionary examples:
My arm was a bit sore - other than that I was fine. (46.0)
other (ADDITIONAL)
A1 as well as the person or thing already mentioned
Dictionary examples:
I need money and other problems. (0.0)
I love sleep and other sports. (0.0)
I eat vegetables and other bad foods. (0.0)
There is no other work available at this time. (11.8)
There is only one other person who could help us. (19.6)
Are there any other people we should tell? (20.4)
The product has many other features. (27.4)
other (DIFFERENT)
B1 different from the thing or person already mentioned
Dictionary examples:
I wanted to be a superhero, but my mom had other plans for me. (0.0)
I planned a beach day, but the weather had other ideas. (0.0)
My alarm clock and I have very other opinions about when to wake up. (0.0)
I don't have any cash - is there no other way of paying? (18.0)
Ask me some other time when I'm not so busy. (19.3)
He likes traveling and learning about other people's customs and traditions. (35.8)
the other side/end (of sth)
B1 the opposite side or end of something
Dictionary examples:
My phone always rings when I'm at the other end of the house, testing my sprint skills. (0.0)
My alarm clock seems louder from the other end of the bed on Monday mornings. (0.0)
My cat always sits at the other end of the sofa, judging me silently. (0.0)
Put the chair at the other end of the table. (12.9)
The man was waiting on the other side of the street. (17.2)
other (PART OF SET)
A2 used to talk about the remaining members of a group or items in a set
Dictionary examples:
I found my keys! Now, where are all my other lost things? (0.0)
I like this cat. Can we take home the other 20? (0.0)
My dog ate one shoe. I hope he doesn't eat the other one! (0.0)
Mario and Anna sat down to watch the other dancers. (20.5)
I've found one earring - do you know where the other one is? (23.8)
the other day/week, etc.
B1 referring to a day, week, etc. in the recent past without saying exactly when it was
Dictionary examples:
I tried to cook spaghetti the other day. It ended up looking like sad worms. (0.0)
The other evening, I attempted to bake a cake. The fire department loved it. (0.0)
The other afternoon, I attempted to learn magic. I made my wallet disappear permanently. (0.0)
I saw him just the other day/night. (11.5)