nother
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Adj — A different one; another one (used informally, often in the phrase "a whole nother").
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How to use nother
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Very informal — fine in casual speech, but avoid it in formal writing where "another" is correct.
Etymology
A playful English reshuffling of "an other" into "a nother" — the same kind of sound-swap that turned "a napron" into "an apron."
Full origin of nother →Frequently asked questions
What does “nother” mean?
The word “nother” means a different one; another one (used informally, often in the phrase "a whole nother"). In plain terms, an informal way of saying "another," almost always heard in the set phrase "a whole nother.".
How do you pronounce “nother”?
“Nother” is pronounced NUH-thuh (/ˈnʌðəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “nother” in a sentence?
Here is “nother” used in a sentence: “That's a whole nother problem we haven't even talked about yet.”
What part of speech is “nother”?
“Nother” is an adjective.