others
- 01 A2 Elementary
other people in general, not including yourself or the person you are talking to.
refers to people in a general sense, distinct from the speaker or the immediate subject.
Simple“You should always be kind and think about the feelings of others.”
In context“While some participants were eager to share their experiences, others remained hesitant to speak in front of the large audience.”
PitfallSome 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 - 02 A2 Elementary
the people or things that are left after some have been mentioned or taken away.
denotes the remainder of a group or set after specific members have been identified or removed.
Simple“Three students stayed to help, but the others went home after class.”
In context“Once the primary objectives were met, the team shifted its focus toward the others that had been sidelined during the crisis.”
Synonymsthe restthe remainder
Usage others injured · others became · others don't