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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How does one-another compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• each other vs. one another

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Example Sentences

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one another

Some years, our children don’t see one another at all.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 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

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

They are also profoundly disconnected from one another and from the world around them.

From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026

They were deep in conversation and seemed familiar with one another, their words mostly subsumed by the music playing in the background.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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