Definition of other(a) in English English dictionary
- recently past; "the other evening
- other
- Out of a set of two, not the one previously referred to
He turned around and walked the other way.
- other
- An other one
I'm afraid little Robbie does not always play well with others.
- other
- Or
And if that I had nat had my prevy thoughtis to returne to youre love agayne as I do, I had sene as grete mysteryes as ever saw my sonne Sir Galahad other Percivale, other Sir Bors.
- other
- Contrary to
You are other than nice.
- other
- Apart from; in the phrase "other than"
Other than that, I'm fine.
- other
- Alien
- other
- second
I get paid every other week.
- other
- Not the one previously referred to
Other people would do it differently.
- other
- Different
- other days, other ways
- People of the past thought and acted differently
- other half
- a spouse
- other head
- The glans of the penis
We've had our fill of dumb jocks. But a dumb jock who's also a single-minded horn dog—that's funny. Thinking with his other head has gotten Jason into a lot of trouble.
- other side
- The afterlife, when regarded as an alternate plane whose inhabitants can communicate with psychics
I have a message from the other side, from your late uncle.
- other woman
- A woman who is romantically involved with a man already in a committed relationship, especially a woman having an affair with a married man
Remembering the turmoil she experienced when her father left her mother, she vowed she would never be the other woman.
- other-woman
- Attributive form of other woman
other-woman status.
- other
- {a} not the same, different, diverse
- other self
- Alter ego
- other way around
- (deyim) The same but with the things or people mentioned in reverse order
- other way around
- (deyim) vice versa: with the order reversed; "she hates him and vice versa"
- other
- Alternate; second; used esp
- other
- You use other than after a negative statement to say that the person, item, or thing that follows is the only exception to the statement. She makes no reference to any feminist work other than her own
- other
- Other people are people in general, as opposed to yourself or a person you have already mentioned. The suffering of other people appals me She likes to be with other people. Others means the same as other people. His humour depended on contempt for others
- other
- Accommodation - provision of accommodation for students on VET work placement X 03
- other
- {i} remaining one of a pair; another one; different person
- other
- You use the other to refer to the rest of the people or things in a group, when you are talking about one particular person or thing. When the other pupils were taken to an exhibition, he was left behind. The others is also a pronoun. Aubrey's on his way here, with the others
- other
- Potential federal earmarks or unidentified non-traditional transit funds
- other
- pron. something else, someone else
- other
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- other
- The State coding for this field is something other than the codes in the NCANDS record layout
- other
- If something happens, for example, every other day or every other month, there is a day or month when it does not happen between each day or month when it happens. Their food is adequate. It includes meat at least every other day, vegetables and fruit Now that their children have grown up she joins Paddy in London every other week
- other
- further or added; "called for additional troops"; "need extra help"; "an extra pair of shoes"; "I have no other shoes"; "there are other possibilities"
- other
- as used in tables 3, 4, and 4A includes Guest Students, students with permission to take classes, and undecided students
- other
- acetylcholine (ACh) primary neurotransmitter secreted by efferent axons of the central nervous system all muscular activity is accomplished by the release of acetylcholine ACh is also found in the ganglia of the autonomic nervous system and at the target organs of the parasympathetic nervous system (see illustration of both)
- other
- otherwise, differently
- other
- This data coverage is part of the Landslides data product which includes Arc export, ESRI shape and MapInfo table file formats Slope was mathmatically derived from the contours using ARC/INFO Grid software The Grid raster output was converted back to vector data and was "smoothed" to remove the "sawtooth" edges
- other
- Otherwise
I was ill, otherwise I would've attended the meeting.
- I was ill, otherwise I would have attended the meeting.
Be sure to clear the lint trap before you run the dryer. Otherwise, you might start a fire.
- Be sure to clean the lint filter before you run the dryer. Otherwise, you might start a fire.
- other
- (K-Blazer® , ULTRA-BAKETM, ULTRA-FREEZETM, Lita®) One example is a reduced-calorie fat substitute based on egg white and milk proteins Similar to microparticulated protein but made by a different process Another example is a reduced-calorie fat replacer derived from a corn protein Some blends of protein and carbohydrate can be used in frozen desserts and baked goods
- other
- vagueness You use or other in expressions like somehow or other and someone or other to indicate that you cannot or do not want to be more precise about the information that you are giving. The Foundation is holding a dinner in honour of something or other Somehow or other he's involved
- other
- in connection with every; as, every other day, that is, each alternate day, every second day
- other
- some other location, for example a quarry, silo, wharf etc
- other
- You use other at the end of a list or a group of examples, to refer generally to people or things like the ones just mentioned. Queensway Quay will incorporate shops, restaurants and other amenities Place them in a jam jar, porcelain bowl, or other similar container. Other is also a pronoun. Descartes received his stimulus from the new physics and astronomy of Copernicus, Galileo, and others
- other
- very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected; "a strange, other dimension
- other
- or are now used
- other
- emphasis You use none other than and no other than to emphasize the name of a person or thing when something about that person or thing is surprising in a particular situation. He called together all his employees and announced that the manager was none other than his son
- other
- not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; "today isn't any other day"- the White Queen; "the construction of highways and other public works"; "he asked for other employment"; "any other person would tell the truth"; "his other books are still in storage"; "then we looked at the other house"; "hearing was good in his other ear"; "the other sex"; "she lived on the other side of the street from me"; "went in the other direction"
- other
- of the distant past; "the early inhabitants of Europe"; "former generations"; "in other times"
- other
- {s} another; different; remaining of a pair; additional; in the recent past
- other
- Either; used with other or or for its correlative as either
- other
- Includes a range of units/courses/subjects such as TAFE, Australian Music Examinations Board and Study Area Specifications
- other
- Total cash payments for salaries, wages, and benefits for other personnel
- other
- You use the other to refer to the second of two things or people when the identity of the first is already known or understood, or has already been mentioned. The Captain was at the other end of the room Half of PML's scientists have first degrees, the other half have PhDs. The other is also a pronoun. Almost everybody had a cigarette in one hand and a martini in the other
- other
- Other miscellaneous revenue of the board including transfers from reserve funds
- other
- recently past; "the other evening"
- other
- An agency not covered under any of the agencies listed above Amount Available for Additional Requests (Receipts) The unused portion of an applicant's approved funding Application Status for Jurisdiction
- other
- very unusual; different in character or quality from the normal or expected; "a strange, other dimension where his powers seemed to fail"- Lance Morrow
- other
- Not this, but the contrary; opposite; as, the other side of a river
- other
- Different from that which, or the one who, has been specified; not the same; not identical; additional; second of two
- other
- Please send us an e-mail if you need any other type of lens
- other
- Indicates involvement of any other Schools/Departments
- other
- You use other to indicate that a thing or person is not the one already mentioned, but a different one. Calls cost 36p per minute cheap rate and 48p per minute at all other times He would have to accept it; there was no other way Other is also a pronoun. This issue, more than any other, has divided her cabinet Some of these methods will work. Others will not
- other
- Send us email New Incontinence Treatment Our Client List Add Us to Your Favorites
- other
- emphasis You use every other to emphasize that you are referring to all the rest of the people or things in a group. The same will apply in every other country
- other
- Structures: This is the amount your company may pay to repair or replace other structures of your home if they are damaged due to a covered loss These structures include items such as garages, sheds, fences, patios, decks, satellite dishes, gazebos, antennas, etc
- other
- Those complaints which involve pre-existing condition conversions, unapproved forms and other miscellaneous disputes
- other
- Left, as opposed to right
- other
- = Non-teaching Librarian, Coach, Counselor and Administrator with IFF FACULTY RANK
- other
- Other cost related to the project not accounted for in the previous categories
- other
- vagueness You use expressions like among other things or among others to indicate that there are several more facts, things, or people like the one or ones mentioned, but that you do not intend to mention them all. He moved to England in 1980 where, among other things, he worked as a journalist His travels took him to Dublin, among other places He is expected to be supported at the meeting by Dennis Skinner and Tony Benn among others
- other
- each other: see each one after the other: see one one or other: see one this, that and the other: see this in other words: see word
- other
- where his powers seemed to fail"- Lance Morrow not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; "today isn't any other day"- the White Queen; "the construction of highways and other public works"; "he asked for other employment"; "any other person would tell the truth"; "his other books are still in storage"; "then we looked at the other house"; "hearing was good in his other ear"; "the other sex"; "she lived on the other side of the street from me"; "went in the other direction
- other
- You use other in informal expressions of time such as the other day, the other evening, or the other week to refer to a day, evening, or week in the recent past. I rang her the other day and she said she'd like to come round
- other
- 4WD Four Wheel Drive
- other
- Selections
- other
- Other payments declared by the company either during the current financial year or the previous financial year This value is adjusted after capital structure changes
- other
- oth·er others When other follows the determiner an, it is written as one word: see another
- other
- emphasis You use nothing other than and no other than when you are going to mention a course of action, decision, or description and emphasize that it is the only one possible in the situation. Nothing other than an immediate custodial sentence could be justified The rebels would not be happy with anything other than the complete removal of the current regime They have left us with no other choice than to take formal action
- other
- Students who are enrolled in the MPH (funded by the Commonwealth Department of Human Services and Health) and the BSc(Wool Sc) (funded under the Joint Commonwealth/Industry Funded Additional Places Scheme), students enrolled on a non-award basis and students who are beyond the DEET time limits for research degrees (see DEET-time limit students)
- other
- You use other to refer to an additional thing or person of the same type as one that has been mentioned or is known about. They were just like any other young couple The communique gave no other details. Other is also a pronoun. Four crewmen were killed, one other was injured In 1914 he lied about his age so that he could join the war effort
- other
- The annual cost of any FBT liable benefits not recorded elsewhere
- other assets and deferred charge
- section of a balance sheet that details immaterial assets (Accounting)
- other assets and deferred cost
- section of a balance sheet that details immaterial assets (Accounting)
- other assets and deferred expenses
- section of a balance sheet that details immaterial assets (Accounting)
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- other fish to fry
- other things to deal with
- other ranks
- ranks of those who are not commissioned officers, ranks of staff officers, ranks of non-commissioned officers, ranks of enlisted soldiers
- other than
- in addition to, besides, apart from, except
- other than
- With the exception of; except for; besides: Other than one sister, she has no close relatives
- other than
- being distinct from that or those first considered; "all parts of the house other than the windows were in good condition"; "apparently took no clothes other than those he was wearing
- other things being equal
- when all things are the same, as everything is equal
- A. N. Other
- A formulaic name that is substituted for that of a person whose name is not known, or whose identity has not yet been decided
- any other business
- The last item on the agenda for a meeting, when any matter not already dealt with may be raised. Abbreviations: a.o.b., AOB
- bat for the other team
- To be homosexual
- each other
- to one another; one to the other; signifies that a verb applies to two or more entities both as subjects and as direct objects:
Maria and Robert loved each other.
- every other
- All except for some previously mentioned set
Two of the bolts were loose, but every other bolt I checked was fine.
- every other
- Every second; each alternate; the second of each pair in turn (perhaps used because "every second" could also refer to "second" as a unit of time or be interpreted as meaning "only the second")
Every other person in the line wore a pink bowtie.
- go in one ear and out the other
- Said of something that is heard but not attended to; (someone) failed to pay attention
He told me who he saw, but it went in one ear and out the other.
- have other fish to fry
- To have more important things to do
No, for certain. I have other fish to fry here..
- in other words
- Stated or interpreted another way; Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification
He has another appointment on Thursday. In other words, I don't think he'll be attending your gathering.
- kick with the other foot
- To belong to a different religion
They would have married in a church but he kicks with the other foot.
- look the other way
- To ignore something wrong. Similar to connive
- on the other hand
- From another point of view
Well yes, it was quite a good bargain; on the other hand, do we really need one?.
- one after the other
- one by one (of a person or thing)
- pull the other leg
- In imperative/precative form, used to imply that the speaker does not accept or believe what another has just said
- pull the other one, it's got bells on
- A jocular expression used to express disbelief. An extension of the phrase, and response to having, someone pulling my leg (teasing or goading by jokingly lying); the implication is that one leg has been pulled, and the joker will have more fun with the other one due to the bells
Arthur: I am,... and this is my trusty servant Patsy. We have ridden the length and breadth of the land in search of knights who will join me in my court at Camelot.
- put one foot in front of the other
- To walk, decomposed to stress the fundamentality of the task
- put one foot in front of the other
- To move forward, progress steadily
- significant other
- One's romantic partner, regardless of marital status
- six of one, half a dozen of the other
- The two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent; it doesn't matter which one we choose
- six of one, half a dozen of the other
- Equally involved; equally responsible
- some days you get the bear, other days the bear gets you
- One cannot always overcome a powerful adversary
- something or other
- Something whose name is immaterial
- something or other
- Something unspecified or indeterminate
- something or other
- Something whose name is not remembered
- the boot is on the other foot
- Alternative form of the shoe is on the other foot
- the grass is always greener on the other side
- Other people's circumstances seem more desirable than one's own but in reality are often not
- the other day
- recently; lately; a few days ago
I was in San Francisco just the other day.
- the other place
- A euphemism for Hell
According to Christianity, when someone dies, they go to either Heaven or the other place.
- the other way around
- The same but with the things or people mentioned in reverse order
After all, he’s speaking our language, not the other way around.
- the other way round
- In reversed orientation
If it isn't working, try turning the battery the other way round.
- the other way round
- The same but with the mentioned things or people in reverse order or position
At dinner Marigold had the Rector on her right and the Colonel on her left, Francis had their wives the other way round to avoid any signs of preference, ….
- the shoe is on the other foot
- The roles of people in a situation have been reversed, such that the advantage has shifted to a party which was previously disadvantaged
Some of the birds on this ship took me for a sucker and tried to make a rummy out of me but I was wise to their game and I guess the shoe is on the other foot this time.
- think with one's other head
- Alternative form of think with one's little head
- turn the other cheek
- To accept a punishment or an injury and not act out revenge or retaliate
- wait for the other shoe to drop
- To defer action or decision until another matter is finished or resolved
- wait for the other shoe to drop
- To await a seemingly inevitable event, especially one which is not desirable
After the tournament, Player admitted that all through the final round he had been nervously waiting for more trouble. It was like waiting for the other shoe to drop..
- one way or the other
- in this manner or in some other manner, either this way or that way, any way
- the boot is on the other foot
- (Ev ile ilgili) If you say that the boot is on the other foot, you mean that a situation is now the opposite of what it was before, often because a person who was in a weak position is now in a strong position