other

determiner (DIFFERENT)

/ˈʌð.ər/

/-ɚ/

Definition

B1 different from the thing or person already mentioned: I've no cash - is there no other way of paying? He likes travelling abroad and learning about other people's customs and traditions. → See also anotherDifferent and difference the other day, week, etc. B1 referring to a day, week, etc. in the recent past without saying exactly when it was: I saw him just the other day/night.In the past other than C1 formal different from or except: Holidays other than those in this brochure do not have free places for children. The form cannot be signed by anyone other than yourself.Different and differenceExcluding › in a negative sentence, used to mean 'except': There's nothing on TV tonight, other than rubbish.Excluding in other words B2 used to introduce an explanation that is simpler than the one given earlier: He was economical with the truth - in other words, he was lying.Meaning and significanceTypifying, illustrating and exemplifying or other C1 informal › used when you cannot or do not want to be exact about the information you are giving: The event was held in some park or other. We'll find someone or other to help us.UncertaintyHesitatingAchievable

(Definition of other determiner (DIFFERENT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)