Another vs Other vs Others: What's the Difference?
What's the Difference?
Another' means 'another one' in the singular sense, while 'other' is used before a noun to mean 'the other.' 'Others' stands alone to mean 'the others.
Memory Tip: another = one more, other = before noun, others = standalone
another /əˈnʌðər/
pronounOne more person or thing of the same type.
Example:
I finished my drink, so I'm going to get another.
Common patterns:
another book
another friend
other /ˈʌðər/
pronoun"Other" means different or another one.
Example:
I have one apple, but the other apples are in the kitchen.
Common patterns:
other people
other things
others /ˈʌðər/
pronoun"Other" means different or another one.
Example:
Some people like tea, while others prefer coffee.
Common patterns:
other people
other things
Common Mistakes
I have another books to read.
I have other books to read.
'Other' is used before a plural noun like 'books'.
Some people like coffee, while another prefer tea.
Some people like coffee, while others prefer tea.
'Others' is used to refer to 'the other people' in a plural sense.
Quick Practice
0/3 correct1. I finished my drink, so I'm going to get ____.
2. I have one apple, but the ____ apples are in the kitchen.
3. Some people like tea, while ____ prefer coffee.
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