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In this lesson we will learn the difference between ‘other’ and ‘another’.
The words ‘another’ and ‘other’ are both used in different contexts. They have different meanings.
That’s correct, Liz. ‘Another’ is used when we talk about a single object or thing. For example:
This apple is bad. Give me another one.
I’ll buy another car this year.
Another cook could have spoiled the broth.
On the other hand, ‘other’ is used to speak about many objects or things which are different from what we have. For example:
Can you give me some other apples?
I’ll check other cars for buying.
Other cooks are not as good as him.
‘Other’ speaks of something which is different. ‘Another’ speaks of something additional or extra. For example:
Bring me another cup of coffee for now and some other things to eat.
Another day we will watch other movies that you like
Another doctor came and asked me to take some other medicine.
‘Another’ can also be used when we talk about more than one object, but in a group or a collection. For example:
I need another five bottles of milk.
Thank you Liz, for the example. Let’s listen to some collections now.
I like this tavern so much.
Their flavored tea is refreshing.
I’ll get another cup of tea.
I’ll have some other flavor this time.
This place is unique. You’ll not find another place like this in the town.
I don’t think so. Some other places are better than this!
Bruce, will you go skiing today?
I need some rest, Merly. I’ll go some other day.
The weather is so good today for skiing! You won’t have another day like this.
I want to do other things as well. Let’s go fishing.
Alright. But we’ll fish on the other side of the lake.
No problem! Let me get another 5 liters of diesel then.
Can you give me another pen?
Sure.
No, not this one. The other one.
Yes, but what’s wrong with this one?
I need to sign in blue and this is red.
This apple is bad. Give me another one.
Can you give me some other apples.
Bring me another cup of coffee for now and some other things to eat.
I’ll get another cup of tea.
Some other places are better than this!
You won’t have another day like this.
But we’ll fish on the other side of the lake.
Can you give me another pen?
No, not this one. The other one.