Other Definition & Meaning
other
- adjective
- 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"
- recently past; "the other evening"
- belonging to the distant past; "the early inhabitants of Europe"; "former generations"; "in other times"
- 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" in song lyrics
See how other is used in real songs:
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"Now they fight 'cause they was doin' each other"
2 Live Crew — Living in America -
"A revolution of mass confusion, brothers killin each other"
2 Live Crew — Revelation -
"I'll hook you up with Paula and let you do each other"
2 Live Crew — Bill So Horny
Words that rhyme with other
Usage tips for "other"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "other" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for other to find words that pair well.