another

American  

[uh-nuhth-er] / əˈnʌð ər /

adjective

1. being one more or more of the same; further; additional.

   another piece of cake.

2. different; distinct; of a different period, place, or kind.

   at another time;

   another man.

3. very similar to; of the same kind or category as.

   What we need today is another Thomas Jefferson.

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pronoun

1. one more; an additional one.

   That first hot dog tasted so good I'd like another.

2. a different one; something different.

   going from one house to another.

3. one like the first.

   one copy for her and another for him.

4. a person other than oneself or the one specified.

   He told her he loved another.

another British  

/ əˈnʌðə /

determiner

1. 1. one more; an added

      another chance

   2. ( as pronoun )

      help yourself to another

2. 1. a different; alternative

      another era from ours

   2. ( as pronoun )

      to try one path, then another

3. 1. a different example of the same sort

      another Beethoven

   2. ( as pronoun )

      we got rid of one loafer, but I think this new man's another

4. the other House of Parliament (used in the House of Commons to refer to the House of Lords and vice versa)

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another Idioms  

More idioms and phrases containing another

• dance to another tune
• have another guess coming
• horse of a different (another) color
• one good turn deserves another
• one man's meat is another man's poison
• one way or another
• sing a different (another) tune
• tomorrow is another day
• wear another hat

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Etymology

Origin of another

First recorded in 1175–1225; an ¹ + other

Example Sentences

"I'm just really happy, honestly. It's yet another reward for the team's hard work throughout the tournament," Bielle-Biarrey said.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“Seems like yet another weekend where there’s just a lot up in the air,” said Rob Thummel, a senior portfolio manager at Tortoise Capital, adding that under Trump, “it’s always the weekend.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The Big Business Banking service gives the company yet another way to attract a new set of customers.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

In another scene, Peet’s character is asked for an autograph by a young woman who mistakes her for the actor Lake Bell.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

If a hideaway had to be abandoned, as happened all the time, who would coordinate the move to another address?

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Related Words

• other
• that