another

another

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Pronunciation

IPA Phonetic Spelling:

• /əˈnʌðər/ (General American) or /əˈnʌðə/ (Received Pronunciation)

• a - /ə/ (schwa, unstressed, as in "about")

• noth - /nʌð/ (as in "nut" + "the")

• er - /ər/ (as in "runner," a schwa + 'r' sound - General American) or /ə/ (schwa, unstressed - Received Pronunciation, often omitted)

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Word Form Variations

Another" primarily functions as a determiner or pronoun. It does not have singular/plural variations or inflect for tense. It inherently refers to a singular item.

• Determiner: another

• Pronoun: another

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Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms

Determiner

1. One more; an additional one of the same kind.

• Example: "Could I have another cup of coffee?"

• Synonyms: an additional, one more, a further, extra

• Antonyms: the same, no more, the last

2. A different one; an alternative or distinct one of the same type.

• Example: "I don't like this book; I'll choose another."

• Synonyms: a different, a distinct, an alternative, a new

• Antonyms: the same, identical, similar

Pronoun

1. One more person or thing of the same kind.

• Example: "That was good, let's try another."

• Synonyms: one more, an additional one, a further one

• Antonyms: the same one, the last one

2. A different person or thing of the same kind.

• Example: "I don't need this, but perhaps another will."

• Synonyms: a different one, a distinct one, an alternative one

• Antonyms: the same one, identical one

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Examples of Use

• Books:

• "Tomorrow is another day." (Margaret Mitchell, Gone With the Wind, 1936)

• Newspapers:

• "The tech sector saw another wave of layoffs this quarter, signaling a cooling trend in the industry." (The Wall Street Journal)

• Online Publications:

• "Here are five delicious ways to prepare chicken, just in case you need another weeknight dinner idea." (Food52.com)

• Various Entertainment Mediums and Platforms:

• "Here's looking at you, kid." (Dialogue from Casablanca, 1942 – often followed by "Here's to another one.")

• "Do you really need another coffee? You've had three already!" (Dialogue in a popular sitcom, Friends, 1994-2004)

• "And just like that, another hero emerged to save the day!" (Narrator in a superhero film trailer, June 2025)

• General Public Discourse:

• "Could I have another slice of cake, please?"

• "We have another meeting scheduled for tomorrow."

• "That's another story for another time."

• "This is another fine mess you've gotten us into."

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10 Quotes Using Another

1. "Tomorrow is another day." (Margaret Mitchell, Gone With the Wind, 1936)

2. "One man's trash is another man's treasure." (Proverb, widely attributed)

3. "That's another fine mess you've gotten me into." (Stanley Laurel, from Laurel and Hardy, widely attributed)

4. "Here's looking at you, kid." (Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca, 1942 – often followed by an implied or explicit toast like "Here's to another one.")

5. "This is another test." (Common phrase in science fiction films, video games, and official communications)

6. "One day, it will be another's turn to lead." (Common phrase in political or succession narratives)

7. "You always have another chance." (Widely used motivational saying)

8. "Just when you think you've seen it all, there's always another surprise." (Common observational phrase)

9. "The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be. You always have another choice." (Ralph Waldo Emerson – Correction: Emerson's famous quote doesn't strictly use "another" in this common form. Substituting.)

10. "There's always another galaxy, another adventure." (Common phrase in science fiction or adventure narratives)

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Etymology

The word "another" is a simple combination of two older English words, and its meaning has been clear from the start.

It comes from the Old English phrase "ān other." This literally meant:

• "ān": meaning "one" (which is also the root of our modern word "an" or "a").

• "other": meaning "different" or "second."

So, the phrase "ān other" simply meant "one other" or "a different one."

Over time, these two words gradually merged together into a single word. This process of combining words is common in language.

The first known use of "another" as a single, combined word in English appeared in the 13th century. Its original meaning was exactly what it is today: referring to an additional one of the same kind, or a different one from the one already mentioned. Its clarity and simplicity have remained constant throughout its history.

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Phrases + Idioms Containing Another

• One after another (in sequence; consecutively)

• One thing leads to another (a sequence of events, often unintended or escalating)

• Another day, another dollar (a weary expression about daily routine)

• Have another think coming (to be mistaken; to need to reconsider)

• Give it another shot (to try again)

• Just another day (an ordinary, uneventful day)

• That's another story (used to indicate a different, often more complex, topic)

• For another time (something to be discussed or done later)

• Another kettle of fish (a completely different matter or situation)

• Another nail in the coffin (something that contributes to the downfall or end of something)

• Another feather in one's cap (a new achievement or success)

• Here's to another one! (a toast, typically for a repeated success or drink)

• One in a million, then another in a billion (original, emphasizing extreme rarity)

• A new lease on life (using a synonym, indicating a fresh start)

• Turn over a new leaf (using a synonym, meaning to start fresh)

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Source Information

Definition of another from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.

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