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others

The correct spelling is others.

How to pronounce others

/ˈʌðəz/
noun

IPA: /ˈʌðəz/

Say it like: Oth-ers

The correct spelling is others. An other, another (person, etc), more often rendered as another. For example: "I'm afraid little Robbie does not always play well with others."

Usage Examples

I'm afraid little Robbie does not always play well with others.

One boat is not better than the other.

I treat others like I treat myself.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An other, another (person, etc), more often rendered as another.
  2. 2.The other one; the second of two.
  3. 3.Other people.
  4. 4.Those remaining after one or more people or items have left, or done something else, or been excluded.

verb

  1. 1.To regard, label or treat as an "other", as not part of the same group; to view as different and alien.
  2. 2.To treat as different or separate; segregate; ostracise.

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