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others

pron.
A2 Elementary US //ˈəðɝz// UK //ˈʌðəz// oth·ers

pron. people or things that are different from the ones you already mentioned. You use it to talk about the rest of a group.

pron. additional or different persons or things from those already specified or implied. Functions as the plural form of 'other' when used substantively without a following noun.


SIMPLE

Some people like tea, while others prefer coffee.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher asked some students to stay behind while the others went to lunch.

COMPLEX

While some researchers focus on the immediate results, others argue that we must consider the long-term implications for the environment.

Usage

Functions as a plural pronoun; it never precedes a noun. When a noun follows, the form 'other' must be used instead.

Pitfall

some others peoplesome other people'Others' is a pronoun and cannot be used as an adjective before a noun.

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