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help me!! what is the difference between other and another?

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OTHER
is used when you are talking about more than 1 other thing/person/place
(e.g. I don't like this book. Introduce me some other books.)
(e.g. Are there any other people wearing the same shirt as me?)
(e.g. Are there other places that serve Italian cuisine?)

ANOTHER
is used when you are talking about just 1 other thing/person/place (that's why it is "an" + "other")
(e.g. I don't like this book. Give me another book.)
(e.g. There is another person wearing the same shirt as me.)
(e.g. Is there another place we can go where it is quiet and peaceful?)

Hope this helps! :) 

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This is a good question, and even can be hard for me to explain! I think... "Other" -- you are indicating a different item or person from WITHIN a group with a fixed number. ("I don't want this apple, I want the other one.") "Another" -- you are indicating a new item or ADDING one to what you already have. (I bought five apples, but now I want another one.)

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