tother
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈðʌðər/
KK: /ˈtʌðər/
adjective
Definition
Referring to the second of two people or things, especially when one is already mentioned or known.
Example
I have two books; one is a mystery novel, and the tother is a science fiction story.
Conversation
Did you see that movie we talked about last week?
Yeah, but I liked the tother one better.
Really? I thought the first one was much more exciting.
I guess it just depends on what you like — I prefer the tother style.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
other
alternative
different
Antonyms
same
identical
equal
pronoun
Definition
A casual way to refer to the other one or the other person.
Example
I prefer the tother option over the first one.
Conversation
Did you see that movie we talked about last week?
Yeah, I watched it last night, and it was great!
What did you think about the ending compared to the tother films in the series?
Root Explanation
The word 'tother' originates from Old English 'oþer', meaning the other or the second. It is a colloquial form used to refer to the other of two things or people.
Memory Tip
Think of 'the other' in Old English — 'tother' is simply a way to refer to the second of two.
Visually Confused Words
toother
toter
toher
other
together
touter
totter
tosher