Other vs Another
I feel that I have problems when it comes to use one of these terms. I can hardly point the difference between them so how to use one or another seems a bit confusing.
Thanks in advance.
Search from various English teachers...
Answers · 7
0
I think it matches up with Spanish like this:
el otro, la otra -> use "other" in English
otro, otra -> use "another" in English
With "other" you are referring to a specific thing, but with "another" you are referring to a non-specific thing.
I think this is correct, but I just thought it up on my own. :)
0
Another is used when you want more of something. "I'd like another hotdog, I've eaten the one I had." While other is used to differentiate two things like when you'd like something different "I'd like the other hotdog, this one is burnt."
0
Hi Arenna,
Another means one more: "Can I have another coffee please?"; "Is this your old car?" "No, I bought another."
Other usually refers to something different: "The other car wasn't badly damaged"; "Change the channel, I want to watch the other football match"; "What other books do you read?"
Hope this helps
Still haven’t found your answers?
Write down your questions and let the native speakers help you!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn a language from the comfort of your own home. Browse our selection of experienced language tutors and enroll in your first lesson now!
Start Learning Today
