Other和Others的区别
在英语中，“other”和“others”是两个经常被混淆的词汇，它们在语法和用法上有着明显的区别。以下是这两个词的具体区别和一些权威来源的引用。
What is "other"?
"Other" 是一个形容词，用来修饰名词或名词短语，表示除了提及的那个之外的所有其他个体或事物。它通常用于单数形式。
例如：
The other book is on the table.（另一本书在桌子上。）
She has two children; one is a boy and the other is a girl.（她有两个孩子；一个是男孩，另一个是女孩。）
What is "others"?
"Others" 是一个代词，用来指代不止两个以上的个体或事物。它通常用于复数形式。
例如：
Some people like coffee; others prefer tea.（有些人喜欢咖啡；其他人更喜欢茶。）
We have many visitors; some are from Europe, and others are from Asia.（我们有很多人来访问；有些来自欧洲，还有一些来自亚洲。）
Authority Sources
Grammarly: "Other vs. Others: Key Differences." Grammarly provides a clear explanation of the difference between "other" and "others": [Read More](https://www.grammarly.com/blog/otherversusothers/)
Purdue Online Writing Lab (Purdue OWL): "Other vs. Others." Purdue OWL offers detailed information on the usage of "other" and "others": [Read More](https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/resource/609/1/)
Common Questions and Answers
1. What is the difference between "other" and "others"?
"Other" is an adjective and "others" is a pronoun. "Other" modifies nouns, while "others" refers to more than two individuals or items.
2. Can "other" be used as a pronoun?
No, "other" is always an adjective and cannot be used as a pronoun. "Others" is the pronoun form.
3. When should I use "other"?
Use "other" when you need an adjective to describe a noun or noun phrase that refers to something different from the one previously mentioned.
4. When should I use "others"?
Use "others" when you want to refer to more than two individuals or things in a group.
5. Can "other" be used in plural form?
No, "other" cannot be used in plural form. It remains a single adjective.
6. Is "others" always plural?
Yes, "others" is always used in the plural form to refer to a group of more than two individuals or items.
7. Can I use "other" with a plural noun?
Yes, you can use "other" with a plural noun, but it is not common. It's more common to use "others" with plural nouns.
8. What is the difference between "other" and "the other"?
"The other" is a specific reference to one of two distinct individuals or items, while "other" refers to more than one or more than two.
9. Can "other" be used before a noun?
Yes, "other" can be used directly before a noun to modify it.
10. Is "others" always followed by a noun?
No, "others" can be followed by a prepositional phrase, a clause, or simply stand alone as a pronoun referring to a group.
Understanding these differences will help you use "other" and "others" correctly in your writing and speaking.
