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another

US //əˈnəðɝ// UK //ɐnˈʌðɐ// an·oth·er
  1. 1 one more (det.)
    A1 Beginner

    one more person or thing of the same type.

    an additional person or thing of the same type as one already mentioned or known.

    Example

    The cake was so delicious that I asked for another slice.

    Example

    The research team requested another month of funding to ensure the final data set was statistically significant.

    Usage

    Always precedes a singular countable noun.
    Pitfall
    I would like another books.
    I would like another book.

    Use 'another' with singular countable nouns. For plural nouns, use 'other' or 'more'.

  2. 2 a different one (det.)
    A1 Beginner

    a different person or thing from the one you are talking about.

    a different or alternative person or thing from the one currently under consideration.

    Example

    This shirt is too small; do you have it in another size?

    Example

    If the current strategy fails to yield results, the board will have to consider another approach entirely.

    Usage

    Used with singular countable nouns to suggest an alternative.
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  1. 3 an extra one (pron.)
    A1 Beginner

    an extra person or thing of the same kind, used without a noun.

    an additional person or thing of the same type, functioning as a pronoun.

    Example

    I've already had one cup of coffee, but I think I'll have another.

    Example

    While one witness claimed the car was blue, another insisted it was dark green.

    Usage

    Functions as the subject or object of a sentence when the noun is understood.
  2. 4 a different person or thing (pron.)
    A2 Elementary

    a different person or thing, used without a noun.

    a different or alternative person or thing, functioning as a pronoun.

    Example

    If this hotel is full, we will just have to find another.

    Example

    One solution might be to increase taxes, but another would be to reduce government spending significantly.
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