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It’s correct to use “others” as the plural and “other’s” to talk about the singular possessive. You can use “others’” as a plural possessive, but it’s much more likely that you’ll require a secondary noun for this to make sense (i.e. “other people’s”).
others. pronoun. us / ˈʌð·ərz /. Add to word list. Others also refers to people in general, not the person you are talking to or about: You shouldn’t expect others to do your work for you. (Definition of others from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
When other as a pronoun refers to more than one person or thing, it takes the plural form, others: Some scientists think we should reduce the number of flights to prevent global warming; others disagree.
1. a. The remaining one of two or more: One took a taxi, and the other walked home. b. others The remaining ones of several: After her departure the others resumed the discussion. 2. a. A different person or thing: one hurricane after the other. b. An additional person or thing: How many others will come later?
1. a. : being the one (as of two or more) remaining or not included. held on with one hand and waved with the other one. b. : being the one or ones distinct from that or those first mentioned or implied. taller than the other boys. c. : second. every other day. 2. : not the same : different. any other color would have been better.
Synonyms for OTHER: different, diverse, distinctive, distinct, distinguishable, several, various, unlike; Antonyms of OTHER: same, similar, like, identical, parallel, kindred, equal, indistinguishable.
1. used to indicate that people or things are not the ones already mentioned, but different ones. Some projects are shorter than others. Some of these methods will work. Others will not. 2. used at the end of a list or a group of examples, to refer generally to people or things like the ones just mentioned. Copernicus, Galileo, and others.
Find 27 different ways to say OTHERS, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.
6 days ago · Other people. I treat others like I treat myself. Those remaining after one or more people or items have left, or done something else, or been excluded. Two decided to hide, the others surrendered.
other. used to refer to people or things that are additional or different to people or things that have been mentioned or are known about. Mr Harris and Mrs Bate and three other teachers were there.
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