others
UK/ˈʌðəz//ˈʌðɚz/
others is the plural of other.
others is the third-person singular simple present indicative of other.
Noun
others pl (plural only)
- Other people.
- I treat others like I treat myself.
- Javik: Do not care what others think. Do what you must.2012, BioWare, Mass Effect 3: From Ashes (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, PC, scene: Normandy SR-2, Post Priority: Tuchanka
- 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.
- I kept two special jars and threw away all the others.
Meaning of other
Noun
other (plural others)
- An other, another (person, etc), more often rendered as another.
- I'm afraid little Robbie does not always play well with others.
- The other one; the second of two.
- One boat is not better than the other.
Proper noun capitalized: Others
Others
- plural of Other
Words formed from others
Phrases with others
Questions about others
- What does others mean?
- Others means other people.
- What is others the plural of?
- Others is the plural of other.
- What part of speech is others?
- Others can be a noun or a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce others?
- Others is pronounced /ˈʌðəz/ (UK).
Words near others in the dictionary
Source and license
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