another


2another

pronoun

Definition of ANOTHER

1
: an additional one of the same kind : one more
2
: one that is different from the first or present one
3
: one of a group of unspecified or indefinite things <in one way or another>

Examples of ANOTHER

  1. I've had one drink, but I think I'll have another.
  2. One copy of the letter was sent out, and another was placed in the files.
  3. This cup is chipped. Could you please bring me another?
  4. We had dinner at another of the city's many Italian restaurants.
  5. The family seems to move from one city to another.

First Known Use of ANOTHER

13th century

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