Word
others
Phoneticsoth·ers, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈəðɝz/
UK/ˈʌðəz/
Definitions
01different people
A2 · Elementary
pron. other people in general, not including yourself or the person you are talking to.
pron. refers to people in a general sense, distinct from the speaker or the immediate subject.
“You should always be kind and think about the feelings of others.”
“While some participants were eager to share their experiences, others remained hesitant to speak in front of the large audience.”
Pitfall
Some people like tea, other like coffee.
Some people like tea, others like coffee.
When 'other' is used as a pronoun without a noun following it, you must use the plural form 'others'.
Synonyms
02the remaining ones
A2 · Elementary
pron. the people or things that are left after some have been mentioned or taken away.
pron. denotes the remainder of a group or set after specific members have been identified or removed.
“Three students stayed to help, but the others went home after class.”
“Once the primary objectives were met, the team shifted its focus toward the others that had been sidelined during the crisis.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “others” in context.
Idioms
The word in film
The Others · 2001 · Horror
- Directed by:
- Alejandro Amenábar
- Starring:
- Nicole Kidman, Michelle Fairley, Christopher Eccleston
Nicole Kidman stars in this 2001 supernatural horror film about a mother living in a remote house with her children. The title describes the mysterious, unseen people who appear to be sharing the home with the family.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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