other

Meanings

• Adjective, Noun

  A term used to refer to something or someone that is different from the norm or expected.

  - "The other team had better players, but our team managed to win."
  - "I prefer my coffee with milk and sugar, but my friend takes it other."
  - "The novel explores the experiences of characters who are other in their communities."

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Pronunciation

1. /ʊðə/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈʌðɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

same

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Synonyms

foreign , different , disparate , dissimilar , distinctive , distinguishable , diverse , unalike , unlike , additional , another , alternate

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Variants

List of all variants of other that leads to same result
other , others , othered , othering , other-directed , other-directedness , other-directednesses , other man , other men , other than , other woman , other women

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'other' meaning 'another, different'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'other' is often used in science fiction to refer to extraterrestrial beings.

2. In mathematics, 'other' is used to denote the complement of a set.

3. In the Harry Potter series, 'Other' is the name of a magical forest where mythical creatures live.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. alter: To make or become different; change.

2. different: Not the same as something or someone else.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'other' has been used historically to refer to marginalized groups, particularly in the context of race, ethnicity, and religion. In literature and art, 'other' has been explored as a theme in works that examine identity, difference, and exclusion.

How to Memorize "other"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with two sides, one labeled 'same' and the other labeled 'other'.
   - Visualize a Venn diagram with two circles overlapping, representing 'same' and 'other'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'other' with the idea of difference or uniqueness.
   - Think of a time when you felt like an 'other' in a group or situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Odd' to remember that 'other' means 'different': O-dd, D-ifferent.

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