Cool MateMeaning of Another
In simple words: one more, different from the one already mentioned
Another in a sentence
- I would like another cup of coffee, please.
- Can we watch another movie after this one?
- He bought another shirt because his was stained.
- They found another way to solve the problem.
- I need another day to finish my project.
How to use Another
Use 'another' when referring to one more of something, especially when it has already been specified. Avoid using 'another' with plural nouns or uncountable nouns.
Grammar pattern
another + singular noun
Memory hint
Think of 'another' as 'a new other' – it adds one more to the group.
Related words
Collocations with Another
- another chance
- another time
- another look
Synonyms for Another
- one more
- additional
- a different one
Common mistakes with Another
- 'Another' is often confused with 'other'.
- Using 'another' with a plural noun (e.g. 'another apples').
- Mistaking 'another' for 'another one' when it isn't necessary.
Another appears in
Another in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
آخر
واحد آخر، مختلف عن الذي تم ذكره بالفعل
- Bengaliবাংলা
আরেকটা
আরেকটা, যেটা আগে বলা হয়েছে তার থেকে আলাদা
- GermanDeutsch
Ein weiterer
Noch eine, anders als die bereits erwähnte
- SpanishEspañol
Otro
uno más, diferente de lo que ya se mencionó
- Persianفارسی
دیگر، یکی دیگر
یکی دیگر، متفاوت از موردی که قبلاً ذکر شد
- FrenchFrançais
Un autre
encore un, différent de celui déjà mentionné
- Hindiहिन्दी
एक और
एक और, पहले से बताए गए से अलग
- ItalianItaliano
Un altro/a
uno in più, diverso da quello già menzionato
- PortuguesePortuguês
Outro
mais um, diferente do que já foi mencionado
- RussianРусский
Другой
еще один, отличный от уже упомянутого
- TRTR
Başka
Bahsedilenden farklı, bir tane daha
- Urduاردو
ایک اور
ایک اور، جو پہلے ذکر کردہ سے مختلف ہے
- Chinese中文
另一个
再一个，与之前提到的不同
More words like Another
- AdditionalB2
more than was first mentioned or is usual
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
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Frequently asked questions about Another
What does Another mean?
one more, different from the one already mentioned
What is the definition of Another?
one more; an extra thing or person
How do you use Another in a sentence?
I would like another cup of coffee, please.
Can you give another example of Another?
Can we watch another movie after this one?
What are synonyms for Another?
Common alternatives include one more, additional, a different one.
What is the opposite of Another?
Opposite meanings include same, identical.
What words go with Another?
It commonly pairs with another chance, another time, another look.
What are common mistakes when using Another?
'Another' is often confused with 'other'. Using 'another' with a plural noun (e.g. 'another apples'). Mistaking 'another' for 'another one' when it isn't necessary.
How do you pronounce Another?
US: /["/əˈnʌðər/"]/, UK: /["/əˈnʌðə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Another?
Use 'another' when referring to one more of something, especially when it has already been specified. Avoid using 'another' with plural nouns or uncountable nouns.
What CEFR level is Another?
"Another" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.