Others - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Others refers to people or things that are different from or not included in a specified group. It is used to indicate additional or remaining individuals, objects, or options.
Definition:
People or things distinct from those already mentioned or known.
Synonyms:
different ones, remaining ones, alternative ones, additional ones
Part of Speech:
pronoun, noun
Antonyms:
same ones, identical ones
Common Collocations:
among others, the others, help others, respect others, compare to others
Derivatives:
otherness, otherwise
Usage Tips:
Use "others" to refer to additional people or things not previously specified in a group or context.
Common Phrases:
each other, one after the other, the other day
Etymology:
From Old English "ōþer," meaning "second" or "additional," related to German "ander."
Examples:
- 1. She shared her toys with the others.
- 2. The others arrived late to the meeting.
- 3. Some prefer tea; others like coffee.
- 4. He always puts others before himself.