Example: "We help each other" or "We help one another."

Both phrases indicate mutual actions or feelings among people but are interchangeable. "Each other" is more common, while "one another" is slightly more formal.

Example: "I need to speak to others" vs. "I need to speak to the others (team members)."

"Others" is non-specific, whereas "the others" refers to a specific group known to both the speaker and the listener.

Example: "I don’t want any other book; I want the other book you mentioned yesterday."

"The other" and "the others" indicate specific options known to the speaker and listener.

"Another" and "other" are more general.

Example: "I don't want this book; I want the other one."

Refers to specific, identifiable items.

Singular Example: "I don’t like this cup. Give me the other one."

Plural Example: "There are other things I must attend to."

Can be used for singular (with 'the') or plural items.

Example: "I need another cup."

Used for a single, non-specific item.

Example: "I can’t help you with your homework right now because I have other things to do."

Example: "This cup is broken. I need another one."

My other half: A colloquial way of referring to one's significant other/spouse.

Every other day: Describes an action occurring every alternate day.

The other day: Refers to a recent, unspecified past time.

Other: Also indicates items or entities different from what was previously mentioned. Unlike "another", "other" can be both singular (if followed by 'the') and plural.

Another: Implies an additional item or entity of the same type, different from what has already been mentioned. It is always singular.

Correct usage in sentences was tested with multiple-choice questions to reinforce the differences between "another," "other," and "the other."

Common Idiomatic Expressions

Phrases Involving "Other"

Distinctions in People-Related Contexts

Specific Cases

Usage

Definitions

Exercises and Practice

Key Points from the Lecture

English Lecture Summary: Usage of "Other" and "Another"