another

Meanings

1. 1
   det

   One more further, in addition to the quantity by then; a second or additional one, similar in likeness or in effect.

   Yes, I'd like another slice of cake, thanks.

2. 2
   det

   Not the same; different.

   Do you know another way to do this job?

3. 3
   det

   Any or some other, similar in likeness or in effect, instead.

   One gold ingot is valued the same as another, but gemstones are valued individually.

4. 4
   pron

   An additional one of the same kind.

   This napkin fell to the floor, could you please bring me another?

5. 5
   pron

   One that is different from the current one.

   I saw one movie, but I think I will see another.

6. 6
   pron

   One of a group of things of the same kind.

   His interests keep shifting from one thing to another.

7. 7
   adj

   any of various alternatives

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ís? Proto-Indo-European *h₁óynos Proto-Germanic *ainaz Proto-West Germanic *ain Old English ān Middle English an Proto-Indo-European *h₂en Proto-Indo-European *-teros Proto-Indo-European *h₂énteros Proto-Germanic *anþeraz Proto-West Germanic *anþar Old English ōþer Middle English other Middle English another English another From Middle English another. By surface analysis, an + other.