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other vs another

The phrases 'other' and 'another' are both correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Other' is used when referring to additional items or choices within a group, while 'another' is used when referring to one more item or choice that is different from the current one.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 795 views

other

The word 'other' is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'other' when referring to additional items or choices within a group. It indicates that there are more options or alternatives available.

Examples:

I have two books; one is for school, and the other is for pleasure.
Please choose another color for the walls.

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Adjusting a character's behavior towards other player characters based on real-life relationships with other players.
Many other government officials and guests attend, including representatives of other countries.
The are many other other Holy Mountains.
Some people had other illnesses or were taking other medicines.
Coming from other situations, other Provinces and other contexts, Fr.
And be around other people, other adults.
It involves other personalities, other attitudes.
It involves other personalities, other attitudes.
Five other states have now launched similar investigations into other Veticon-owned prisons.
Louise's three other kids, they live with my other daughter now.
We're told other people will die when other secrets are released.
Natalia Lafourcade has also appeared on other songs with various other artists.
In other foods, heat treatment generates vanillin from other chemicals.
The other species have been reassigned to other genera such as Cormocyon.
In other traditions, the power has been delegated to other officers of similar rank.
Japan's hegemony in northern China and other parts of Asia was facilitated through other international agreements.
The orchestra has made other commercial recordings with Holliger, and other conductors such as Werner Andreas Albert.
Nine other divisions were also reassigned to other sectors.
No other member splits his concentration into other fields.
Reviews can help plan the current interview, or give ideas to other interrogators for other interviews.

Alternatives:

additional
different
alternative
more

another

The word 'another' is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'another' when referring to one more item or choice that is different from the current one. It implies a singular additional option.

Examples:

I need another pen to complete the task.
Would you like another piece of cake?

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Or take another spin on the house.
Every day another soldier dies for my happiness.
Circumcision doesn't affect impotency one way or another.
About typewriter pacing man from another planet.
Have another drink before your next number.
So get another prisoner to assist you.
He was with another man outside the police station.
Just another fallen soldier in the energy war.
Yet another reason being the handmaiden sucks.
Welcome back to another session of Sports Sesh.
It's just another ruthless businessman.
I need another day to process.
And another round-eye bites the dust.
The obelisk transported us to another planet.
My love is reserved for another.
Megatech can always build another body.
Amouy, pour Om another glass.
There was another operative besides me following Henry.
Perhaps a servant whispered to another.
Six children, and another coming.

Alternatives:

one more
a different one
an additional one
a different choice

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