Formal and Informal Expressions of another

In different contexts, you can replace 'another' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'additional, further' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'more' is a commonplace synonym.

another: Explore its Definition & Usage

another Definition

1one more; an additional
2a different one; a different person or thing

Using another: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "another" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
Can I have another slice of cake?
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I need another pen.
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Another day, another dollar.
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One car is blue, and another is red.

another Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for another

Antonyms for another

Phrases with another

one after another
happening successively or in a sequence
Example
The students handed in their papers one after another.
one thing after another
a series of problems or difficulties that happen one after the other
Example
It seems like one thing after another is going wrong today.
another nail in the coffin
an event or action that contributes to the failure or demise of something
Example
The company's bankruptcy was another nail in the coffin for the struggling economy.

Origins of another

from Old English 'ǣn ōther'

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Summary: another in Brief

'Another' [əˈnʌðər] means one more or an additional thing or person. It can also mean a different one or a different person or thing. Phrases like 'one after another' and 'one thing after another' denote a sequence of events, while 'another nail in the coffin' refers to an event that contributes to the failure of something.