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other

pronunciation:: uh thr
parts of speech:: adjective, noun, adverb
phrases:: every other

part of speech:	adjective
definition 1:	different from the one mentioned. Since I am busy, maybe some other person can help. antonyms: same similar words: additional, another, contrasting, different, distinct, diverse, separate
definition 2:	being the remaining one out of two or more. No, I want the other dress. synonyms: remaining similar words: alternate, alternative
definition 3:	additional or more. I saw other hats I liked better than this one. synonyms: additional, further, more similar words: extra
definition 4:	not long ago. The other day I forgot to take lunch money to school.
definition 5:	past. It's interesting to learn about how people of other times lived. synonyms: former, past similar words: bygone, earlier, previous, prior
definition 6:	opposite or reverse. Turn the paper over and read what's on the other side.
related words:	far, opposite
phrase:	every other

part of speech:	noun
definition 1:	a different or additional one. There are others in the cupboard.We don't have to play that game. We could play some other. similar words: another
definition 2:	the remaining one. May I have the other?I chose one good paintbrush and put the others away.
definition 3:	(plural) everyone else. The others stayed at the party after I left.John got a ride home but the others just walked. similar words: another
definition 4:	(plural) people outside of oneself in general. He doesn't care what others think of him.

part of speech:	adverb
definition:	in another way; otherwise (usually followed by "than"). We could not do anything other than wait. synonyms: otherwise

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