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another

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5 meanings of another

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  1. 1
    one moredeterminer
    One more of the same kind, as in 'another slice'.

    Think of it like pressing 'repeat' on the same thing.

    I'd like another slice of cake, please.

    We waited another ten minutes.

    UsageUse it before one thing: another day. With numbers: another ten minutes.

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  2. 2
    some otherdeterminer
    A different one, not the same one as before.

    This bus is too full, so let's wait for another one.

    If this shirt doesn't fit, you can swap it for another size.

    UsageFor more than one, say other: other towns.

    Note
  3. 3
    some other (by itself)pronoun
    A different person or thing, not the one already talked about.

    The kids ran from one room to another, looking for the cat.

    This coat is too small; try another.

  4. 4
    pronoun
    One more of the same kind, used without a noun.

    That cookie was so good that I want another.

    These cookies are great. Can I have another?

    UsageOften used with one: one after another.

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Less common meaning

  1. 5
    like someone famousdeterminer
    Put before a famous name to say that someone or something is very like that person or thing.

    The coach thinks the girl could grow up to be another Serena Williams.

    Engineers checked every inch of the ship because nobody wanted another Titanic.

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Origin

From the Middle English word "another," made from "an" plus "other."

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 2 facts