one another

American  

pronoun

1. each other.

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one another British  

pronoun

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

   they kissed one another

   knowing one another

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one another Idioms  

1. see each other.

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Usage

See each other.

Etymology

Origin of one another

First recorded in 1520–30

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Example Sentences

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one another

Their study reveals that cortisol strengthens emotional memories by changing how brain networks involved in emotion and memory function and communicate with one another.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

The main living and dining areas flow into one another, creating an airy setting for entertaining or relaxing at home.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

Cadets should live together, train together and take responsibility for one another under a cadet chain of command supervised by experienced military professionals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Time and again, the female characters, conditioned to be thrown into brutal competition with one another, find relief in solidarity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Sleepiness eventually came over all of them, and without needing to announce it, they all lay close to the fire, close to one another, and slumbered peacefully while the wind’s angry tirade lessened.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

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