Synonyms

other man

American

noun

a man who is romantically or sexually involved with another man's wife or lover, especially a man who is having an affair with a married woman.

Etymology

Origin of other man

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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Her husband, who did know Epstein, has denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of the other man's crimes.

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There is, of course, one other man Brook owed a performance to.

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No other man, active or retired, comes close to his record of 116 World Cup wins, while he is also a 15-time world champion, winning all six titles at last year's edition on home snow in Trondheim.

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One other man has been arrested alongside Bellarmine Mugabe as investigators continue their work, police spokesperson Col Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said.

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Now Gary and the other man were wrestling on the ground, first one rolling to the top, then the other.

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