What is it called when you say one thing but do another?

hypocrite Add to list Share. A hypocrite preaches one thing, and does another. The word hypocrite is rooted in the Greek word hypokrites, which means “stage actor, pretender, dissembler.” So think of a hypocrite as a person who pretends to be a certain way, but really acts and believes the total opposite.

Can I say other or others?

We can use other as a pronoun. As a pronoun, other has a plural form, others: We have to solve this problem, more than any other, today.

Is other’s correct?

Other’s is the correct possessive singular form of the word other. Others is the plural form of the word other. Others’ is the possessive plural of others.

Is it polite to say right?

The polite word for “right” is “correct”.

What can I say instead of I understand?

When You Understand the Literal Meaning:

• OK / Alright / Sure.
• Got it.
• OK, I get it now / That’s clear, thank you.
• Fair enough / I see where you’re coming from / I take your point / That makes sense.
• Of course / Absolutely.
• I appreciate why you think that, but…
• I hear what you’re saying, but…

What is the difference between other and others?

Other, others, the other or another: typical errors. When other is a determiner, it does not have a plural form: These boxes are for books. The other boxes are for clothes. Not: The others boxes …. When other as a pronoun refers to more than one person or thing, it takes the plural form, others:

How do you use other in a sentence?

Other means ‘additional or extra’, or ‘alternative’, or ‘different types of’. Other as a determiner We can use other with singular uncountable nouns and with plural nouns: The embassy website has general information about visas.

How do you use “other” with “each other”?

So, like most singular nouns that indicate possession with apostrophe-S, so too does “other”. When teamed up with “each other” we get an example like: “The school children ate each other’s sandwiches.” Q: Were any of them Nutella sandwiches?

How do you say good on your partner in a text?

Q: Good on you – we always have each other’s best interests at heart. A: There are others who may disagree with you, but that’s just others’ opinions. Q: Wow, you’re good.