What's the difference between other and through?

Other


Definition:

  • (conj.) Either; -- used with other or or for its correlative (as either . . . or are now used).
  • (pron. & a.) Different from that which, or the one who, has been specified; not the same; not identical; additional; second of two.
  • (pron. & a.) Not this, but the contrary; opposite; as, the other side of a river.
  • (pron. & a.) Alternate; second; -- used esp. in connection with every; as, every other day, that is, each alternate day, every second day.
  • (pron. & a.) Left, as opposed to right.
  • (adv.) Otherwise.

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Through


Definition:

  • (prep.) From end to end of, or from side to side of; from one surface or limit of, to the opposite; into and out of at the opposite, or at another, point; as, to bore through a piece of timber, or through a board; a ball passes through the side of a ship.
  • (prep.) Between the sides or walls of; within; as, to pass through a door; to go through an avenue.
  • (prep.) By means of; by the agency of.
  • (prep.) Over the whole surface or extent of; as, to ride through the country; to look through an account.
  • (prep.) Among or in the midst of; -- used to denote passage; as, a fish swims through the water; the light glimmers through a thicket.
  • (prep.) From the beginning to the end of; to the end or conclusion of; as, through life; through the year.
  • (adv.) From one end or side to the other; as, to pierce a thing through.
  • (adv.) From beginning to end; as, to read a letter through.
  • (adv.) To the end; to a conclusion; to the ultimate purpose; as, to carry a project through.
  • (a.) Going or extending through; going, extending, or serving from the beginning to the end; thorough; complete; as, a through line; a through ticket; a through train. Also, admitting of passage through; as, a through bridge.

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