Definition

Referring to one more of the same kind or a different one from what has already been mentioned.

Example

She decided to buy another dress for the party.

Conversation

I just finished my first book of the month.

That's great! Are you going to read another one soon?

Definitely! I want to pick another genre this time.

Sounds fun! What are you thinking of reading next?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A word used to refer to an additional person or thing of the same type as one already mentioned.

Example

I would like another slice of cake, please.

Conversation

I just finished my first book of the month.

That's awesome! Are you going to read another one soon?

Definitely! I already picked another one from my shelf.

Root Explanation

Another → The word is formed from "an" (a variant of "one" from Old English "ān", meaning one) and "other" (from Old English "ōther", meaning the second of two). The word "another" essentially means one more or an additional one of a different kind.

Memory Tip

Think of 'one' ('an') and 'the second of two' ('other') to remember that 'another' means one more of a different kind.

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