Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the-others

phrase

/ðə ˈʌðərz/

Definition

the remaining people or things that are not specified or referred to.

Examples

In the race, she finished ahead of the others.
The project was successful, but the others struggled to keep up.
During the meeting, she addressed all concerns, particularly those raised by the others.

Meaning

The term ‘the others’ generally refers to a group distinct from one that has already been mentioned or identified, often implying an exclusion of those who have already been discussed.