another
uh-NUHTH-uh
Another (det) means one more, in addition to what has already been mentioned. Example: “I missed the bus, so I had to wait another twenty minutes.”
det
1
One more, in addition to what has already been mentioned.
"I missed the bus, so I had to wait another twenty minutes."
"Would you like another cup of tea?"
"He asked for another chance to prove himself."
2
A different one; not the same one.
"Let's meet another day instead."
"This jumper is too small, so please bring me another size."
"He decided to take another route to avoid the traffic."
pron
1
A different or additional thing or person of the same kind.
"One book wasn't enough, so she bought another."
"My pen has run out, so could you lend me another?"
"One of the buses was full, but another arrived a minute later."
How to use another
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed for "one more" or "a different one" of something already mentioned.
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Etymology
From Middle English another, formed from an ("a, an") plus other.
Synonyms
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one more
an additional
a further
a different
a second
yet another
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What does “another” mean?
The word “another” means one more, in addition to what has already been mentioned. In plain terms, used for "one more" or "a different one" of something already mentioned.
How do you pronounce “another”?
“Another” is pronounced uh-NUHTH-uh (/əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “another” in a sentence?
Here is “another” used in a sentence: “Would you like another cup of tea?”
What part of speech is “another”?
Depending on how it is used, “another” can be a det and a pronoun.
Where does the word “another” come from?
The word “another” comes from Middle English. From Middle English another, formed from an ("a, an") plus other.
Is “another” a common word?
“Another” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “another” have?
“Another” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: one more, in addition to what has already been mentioned.
What is the difference between 'another' and 'other'?
'Another' means one more, or a different single thing, and is always singular — 'have another cup,' 'try another way.' 'Other' is used with plurals or with 'the' — 'other people,' 'the other side.' Remember that 'another' is really 'an other,' so it works only with single countable nouns.
Is 'another' one word or two?
It is written as one word: 'another.' Although it comes from 'an other,' the two fused long ago and the two-word spelling is now considered an error. Always write it closed up, whether it means 'one more' — 'another slice' — or 'a different one' — 'another route.'
What is an example of 'another'?
'Would you like another biscuit?' offers one more in addition to those already eaten. 'Let's meet another day' points to a different day instead. Both uses share the idea of an extra or alternative item, always singular and paired with a countable noun.
Example sentences
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SpaceX's mammoth Starship rocket blasted off Friday on another test flight stretching halfway around the world, this time releasing 20 of the most advanced Starlinks.
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Phys.org · Jul 25, 2026
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