American English

How to pronounce another

determiner · pronounA1Very common word
uhNUHther

/əˈnə.ðɚ/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

one more person or thing of the same kind

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Meanings & examples

determiner

one more person or thing of the same kind

Can I have another cup of coffee?

We need another two days.

Good to know

Usually use another before a singular noun: another book. Before a plural noun, use another with a number: another two books.

Common phrases & grammar

another chance · another cup · another day · another year

another + singular noun

another + number + plural noun

determiner

a person or thing that is different from the one already mentioned or considered

Let's try another restaurant.

Is there another way to do this?

Common phrases & grammar

another way · another option · another method

another + singular noun

pronoun

one more person or thing, or a different one, when the noun is not repeated

This coffee is cold. I'll have another.

This seat is taken. Can I choose another?

Good to know

When another stands alone, it means another person or thing. The noun is understood from the context.

Common phrases & grammar

choose another · try another · have another

verb + another

another + of + plural noun

Useful expressions