noun
Very common
others
UH-thuhz
Others (noun) means People other than oneself or the ones already named. Example: “Always think about how your actions affect others.”
noun
1
People other than oneself or the ones already named.
"I treat others like I treat myself."
"Always think about how your actions affect others."
"Some of the guests left early; others stayed until midnight."
"Tom finished his homework early, but the others were still working on theirs."
How to use others
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe plural of "other" used for people — those not already mentioned.
Common pairings
think of others
unlike others
some, others
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other people
the rest
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Frequently asked questions
What does “others” mean?
The word “others” means people other than oneself or the ones already named. In plain terms, the plural of "other" used for people — those not already mentioned.
How do you pronounce “others”?
“Others” is pronounced UH-thuhz (/ˈʌðɚz/ in IPA).
How do you use “others” in a sentence?
Here is “others” used in a sentence: “Always think about how your actions affect others.”
What part of speech is “others”?
“Others” is a noun.
Is “others” a common word?
“Others” is a very common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "others" and "other"?
"Other" is used before a noun or as a singular, as in "the other book" or "each other." "Others" stands alone as a plural pronoun meaning additional or different people or things: "some stayed, others left." In short, "other" usually needs a noun nearby, while "others" replaces one entirely.
What does "others" mean?
"Others" refers to people or things apart from oneself or apart from the ones already mentioned. "Think of others" means people besides yourself. "Some agreed, others did not" means the remaining ones. It is a plural pronoun that points to an additional or different group without naming its members.
What is an example of "others"?
"Be kind to others" means to people besides yourself. "Some books are here; the others are upstairs" means the rest of them. "Helping others" points to people generally, apart from you. In each case, "others" stands for a group set apart from oneself or from those already named.
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