or other

Idioms

One besides the one mentioned. This phrase is used to emphasize indefinite words beginning with some, such as someone, somehow, sometime, somewhere. For example, Someone or other will be taking tickets at the door, or I can't remember where I put the lawn rake, but it's somewhere or other in the garage, or Somehow or other be found one that matched. [c. 1600]

Example Sentences

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Net zero is the point at which a country, company or other entity is removing from the atmosphere as much planet-warming greenhouse gases as it is adding.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

TPS protects its holders from deportation and is granted to people deemed to be in danger if they return home because of war, natural disaster or other extraordinary circumstances.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Major citations were issued in 33 instances in which rodents or other pests were detected where food was stored, prepared or served.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

A similar cost can arise if your adviser uses a specific broker-dealer or other financial firm to place trades on your behalf.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

It’s enough I gotta do math and science homework, but this man seems clueless about other teachers or other stuff going on in kids’ lives.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

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