11. ANOTHER and OTHER


Another is used with singular nouns.
Another is used to refer to:
  • an additional person or thing of the same kind.
EXAMPLE: You can have another pizza if you haven't had enough.

  • a different person or thing
EXAMPLE: if this doesn't work, you have to find another method for resolving the disputes.

Other is used to refer to:
  • all people or things that are not the particular one being mentioned.
EXAMPLE: The football match may be postponed but the other sporting events are taking place.

  • more people or things in addition to the one being mentioned.
EXAMPLE: You have seen this antique shop but there are at least three other antique shops nearby.

  • people or things which are different from the ones being mentioned.
EXAMPLE: Drowning rats is just one way to eliminate them but there are other ways.

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