What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “another”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “another”

The antonyms of another are same and identical. The antonyms same and identical convey the opposite meaning of another, which means different or distinct from what has already been mentioned.

Explore all Antonyms of “another”

• same
• identical

Definitions and Examples of same, identical

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

same

Not different or changed; exactly alike.

Example

I have the same shirt as you do.

identical

Exactly the same, alike in every way.

Example

The two paintings were identical in every detail.

Key Differences: same vs identical

• 1. Same refers to things that are not different or changed, but they may not be exactly alike.
• 2. Identical refers to things that are exactly the same, alike in every way.

Effective Usage of same, identical

• 1. Clarify Meaning: Use same and identical to clarify that two things are exactly alike.
• 2. Avoid Repetition: Use same and identical to avoid repeating the same word multiple times.
• 3. Emphasize Differences: Use another to emphasize that something is different or distinct from what has already been mentioned.

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Remember this!

The antonyms same and identical convey the opposite meaning of another, which means different or distinct from what has already been mentioned. Use same and identical to clarify that two things are exactly alike, avoid repetition, and use another to emphasize differences.