How can I use other and others?
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What is the difference between another, other and others?Another vs. Other vs. Others What does ANOTHER mean?Another is an adjective (or determiner) or a pronoun ANOTHER generally means: one more; an extra; an additional For example:
This is the same as saying:
Perhaps she liked it or she is very thirsty so she wants another cup of
tea.
This can mean:
But ANOTHER can also mean: an alternative; a different. For example:
This can mean:
Maybe because the day we planned is not available.
Look at this example:
This can mean: I need an alternative pen …or…. I need a different pen, maybe because my pen isn’t working right now. Or maybe I need another pen or an alternative pen because I want to change the colour of my writing. Another + Singular countable nounIn general ANOTHER is followed by a singular
countable noun.
Pen, day, and cup are singular countable nouns. Another as a pronounAnother can also be use as a pronoun.
Note: you can also add ONE after ANOTHER: “I think I’ll have another one.” and “Let’s ask for another one.” Another + number + plural nounAnother can be used before a plural noun when there is a number before that noun or before “number words” such as couple of and few etc.
(Here we are saying an additional three days)
(It doesn’t need to be a specific number a certain words referring to numbers. A couple means two.) What does OTHER mean?OTHER is an adjective (or determiner) or
a pronoun.
Another refers to one additional book for you or an alternative book for you.
Other refers to additional books apart from the one you already have. OTHER can also mean: alternative; different from what was mentioned.
(other styles means alternative styles, different from the styles you have already seen)
(The person would like to see different or alternative dresses) Others is a pronoun or a nounOthers replaces “other + plural noun” Others is not followed by a noun.
You can see other + plural noun.
Others replaces other shoes. Others – the othersOften “(the) others” refers to “(the) other people”.
The others can refer to the other people as we have already seen. Quick Summary: What is the difference between another, other and others?A simple rule to help you remember the difference is: another + singular noun
Summary chartHow do you use other and others?We can use other as a pronoun. As a pronoun, other has a plural form, others: We have to solve this problem, more than any other, today. I'll attach two photos to this email and I'll send others tomorrow.
When should I use other?You can use 'the other' when you're talking about two things or people and you want to talk about two things or people and you want to talk about the second thing or person. The first sandwich has cheese, the second or the other doesn't. She has a bracelet on one wrist and on the other she wears a watch.
What is the difference between other others and another?Another is mainly used with a singular non-specific countable noun, but it can also be used with plural nouns also. As against, 'other' is used with plural nouns. While another can be used as a determiner and pronoun, other can be used as a determiner, pronoun and adjective.
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