Others Meaning
Others Definition & Usage
Refers to people or things that are different from or in addition to the ones already mentioned or implied.
Examples
- "Some people are just too focused on their own lives and forget about others."
- "I need to look out for others before I can worry about myself."
- "If others are coming to the party, we should prepare more food."
- "He doesn't care about what others think of him."
- "There are others who disagree with the plan."
Describes people or things that are additional, different, or separate from the current context or group.
Examples
- "I have no idea what the others will say about the proposal."
- "The others left the restaurant before we had finished our meal."
- "Out of all the books, this one is by far the most interesting to me, but the others are good too."
- "Some of the other candidates were more qualified than she was."
- "The others were much more excited about the idea than I was."
The remaining people or things that have not been specifically mentioned or dealt with.
Examples
- "Most of the team was in agreement, but the others were not."
- "We left the decision to the others, who seemed more qualified."
- "The others in the room were not sure what to make of his comment."
- "Do you think the others would agree with my proposal?"
- "I’ll speak to the others and get back to you later."
Cultural Context
The word 'others' has roots in Old English and has consistently carried the meaning of referring to people or things separate or different from the current focus. It is used in a broad range of contexts from formal to informal, and its usage is influenced by cultural nuances related to group dynamics, personal identity, and the way people view inclusion versus exclusion in various social situations.
The Party at the Lake
Story
The Party at the Lake
Lily stood at the edge of the lake, watching the ripples lap against the shore. Her friends were all gathered around the bonfire, chatting and laughing. 'This is the perfect weekend getaway,' she thought. But as she glanced at the horizon, she realized that not everyone had come. 'Where are the others?' she wondered. Her mind wandered back to the conversation earlier that morning. Some of her friends had decided not to come, citing busy schedules or personal reasons. It was a shame, but she could hardly blame them. As the evening wore on, Lily joined the group around the fire. 'I hope the others don’t feel left out,' she said with a laugh. Her friend Jake raised an eyebrow. 'What do you mean? The others?' Lily nodded. 'You know, the ones who couldn't make it. I feel like we’re all having so much fun that they’re kind of... missing out.' Jake chuckled. 'They’re missing out on this, but we’re here, right? Let’s not worry about them.' But Lily wasn’t so sure. She found herself glancing over her shoulder, imagining the others back home, sitting alone in their rooms. It made her realize just how important these moments were – and how often they took them for granted. Later that evening, Lily took a moment to reflect on what Jake had said. While the others might be absent now, they would be part of the memories they were making. As the fire crackled and the stars twinkled above, Lily felt a connection to both the present and the absent. 'Maybe the others are out there somewhere, having their own adventure,' she thought, feeling a strange sense of peace. The next morning, Lily sent a group message to everyone who couldn’t make it. 'We missed you,' she typed. 'Let’s plan something soon so the others can join us next time.'
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