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Another Meaning, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：one more (another)
another
/əˈnʌðər/
det./pron.
One more thing or person of the same type.
one more
➕
/wʌn mɔːr/
det./pron.
Refers to an additional item or person of the same kind as previously mentioned.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old English 'an other' (one other), a compound of 'an' (one) and 'other' (different).
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'an' + 'other' = another. Just remember: 'an other' means one more or different.
📖 Example
I ate one cookie and I would like another.
I ate one cookie and I would like another.
🔗 Collocations
another one – an additional item of the same type
another time – on a different occasion
another chance – an additional opportunity
🔄 Synonyms
additional (adj.) – Something extra beyond what is already present.
extra (adj.) – More than is usual or necessary.
further (adj.) – More distant or additional.
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
another's (pron.) – Belonging to another person.
📖 Cultural Story
Originated as two separate words 'an other' in Old English, later merged into 'another' by the 14th century, reflecting the natural rhythm of speech.
Meaning 2：a different one (another)
another
/əˈnʌðər/
det./pron.
A different person or thing; not the same one.
a different one
➕
/ə ˈdɪf.ər.ənt wʌn/
det./pron.
Refers to a different person or thing, not the same as previously mentioned.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
This road is closed, so we need to find another way home.
This road is closed, so we must find a different way home.
🔗 Collocations
another person – a different individual
another option – an alternative choice
another side – a different aspect or perspective
🔄 Synonyms
different (adj.) – Not the same as something previously mentioned.
alternative (adj.) – Available as another choice or possibility.
other (adj.) – Used to refer to a person or thing that is not the one already mentioned.
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