one another

pronoun

1. each other.

one another

pronoun

1. the reflexive form of plural pronouns when the action, attribution, etc, is reciprocal Alsoeach other

   they kissed one another

   knowing one another

Usage Note

See each other.

Word History and Origins

Origin of one another¹

First recorded in 1520–30

Idioms and Phrases

see each other .

Example Sentences

The Loneliest Whale tells us that whales—when they’re not thwarted by sound pollution caused by container ships and other large vessels, a dangerous problem for them—can hear one another call from as far as 100 miles away.

From Time

They also offered one another repeated reminders that no matter who won the election, undocumented immigrants wouldn’t find relief.

From Washington Post

So we have to adapt to this situation and use our creativity to connect with one another and tell our own stories.

From Fortune

But the film lags during long stretches—particularly in the middle, when Franco and Rogen are separated from one-another.

From The Daily Beast

Such is the case with our own language: each-other, one-another.

From Project Gutenberg

This afternoon, however, he found nothing to say, and they all looked at one-another in silence.

From Project Gutenberg

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