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

Residents say they lounge in the sun on unfinished balconies , take in a bird’s-eye view of the neighborhood and, of course, communicate with one another.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Oil prices declined on Tuesday as the U.S. and Iran continue a mutual pause in strikes against one another.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

Many molecules come in two forms that are mirror images of one another, much like left and right hands.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026

To me, it captures how people protect one another when the law and its appointed enforcers cannot be trusted.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

We all look at one another, and let’s just say not all of us are excited about that prospect—least of all Aunt J. Grandma immediately says she has a lot to do.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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