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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• each other vs. one another

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Example Sentences

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one another

Protest movements across Europe are increasingly drawing inspiration from one another, and even looking to youth-led movements further afield in places like Bangladesh, India and Nepal.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

The two laser beams are arranged at right angles to one another and each operates at approximately half the power.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

“When disaster strikes, Americans help one another regardless of politics.”

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

Companies bought back more shares than issued, or they bought one another.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

Whenever they were away from one another, Maggie and Elisha carried on an extensive correspondence, sometimes undercover.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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