Meaning & Definition of Another in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Used to refer to an additional person or thing of the same type.

  Example Sentence: Can I have another piece of cake?

• Definition: Used to indicate a different person or thing.

  Example Sentence: I want to try another flavor of ice cream.

• Definition: Referring to an additional instance.

  Example Sentence: He'll be here for another hour.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from Middle English 'an other', from Old English 'an' (one) and 'ōþer' (other).

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• another day: A phrase often used to indicate postponing something to a later time.
• another one bites the dust: A phrase indicating failure or defeat.
• another nail in the coffin: An event which contributes to the decline of something.

Translations

• Spanish: otro

• French: un autre

• German: ein anderer

• Russian: другой

Related Words

• other: Different from the one previously mentioned.

• additional: Added to what is already present.

Slang Meanings of another

• Meaning: Another round

  Example Sentence: Let's order another round of drinks.