Another

/əˈnʌðər/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

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

I'll have another cup of coffee, please.

Different; distinct from the one previously mentioned.

She decided to take another route to avoid traffic.

One more; an additional one.

Can I get another cookie?

pronoun

An alternative person or thing.

If you don't like this one, you can choose another.

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

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.

other

Different from the one previously mentioned.

additional

Added to what is already present.

Another round

Let's order another round of drinks.