English · Word Candidate

another

/əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một cái nữa, thêm vào số lượng trước đó

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Determiner

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Not the same; different.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không giống nhau; khác biệt

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Determiner

Examples

Do you know another way to do this job?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An additional one of the same kind.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một cái thêm cùng loại

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Pronoun

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

One that is different from the current one.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một cái khác với cái hiện tại

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Pronoun

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “another” mean?

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

Is “another” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.