Synonyms for Other
Definition of 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"
10 synonyms found
Writing tips for "other"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like additional, different, early can replace "other" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 10 alternatives available, "other" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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