another · det
at one time or another
C2 used to talk about an occasion in the past without saying exactly which occasion it was
Dictionary examples:
Most of us have made a similar mistake at one time or another. (28.8)
another (DIFFERENT)
A2 a different person or thing of the same type
Dictionary examples:
My phone died. Can I borrow another one to play games? (0.0)
This coffee tastes like water. Can I have another cup? (0.0)
My cat ate my homework, so I need another excuse. (0.0)
She's finished with that boyfriend and found herself another (one). (16.6)
Do you want to exchange this toaster for another (one) or do you want your money back? (64.1)
another (ADDITIONAL)
A2 one more person or thing, or an additional amount
Dictionary examples:
I failed my test. Can I have another chance, please? (0.0)
My phone battery died. I need another one! (0.0)
My alarm rang five times. Not another one, please! (0.0)
Just think, in another three months it'll be summer again. (12.2)
"Would you get me a bar of chocolate from the kitchen?" "Another one?" (16.4)
I'm going to have another piece of cake. (18.0)
For another $30, you can buy the model with remote control. (39.4)
one another
B1 each other
Dictionary examples:
The students kept copying one another's homework, so they all got zeros. (0.0)
The office workers kept pranking one another, making the boss very confused. (0.0)
The two chefs kept tasting one another's food, forgetting about the customers. (0.0)
How can they reach an agreement if they won't talk to one another? (35.8)