When we use the indefinite article an before other, we write it as one word: another. Another means ‘one more’ or ‘an additional or extra’, or ‘an alternative or different’.

Quick Summary: What is the difference between another and other? A simple rule to help you remember the difference between another and other is: another + singular noun other + plural noun others (a pronoun to replace other + plural noun) I need another cup. (cup is singular so we use another) I need other cups. (cups is plural so we use other)

The biggest difference between these two words is that “another” is always singular and does not describe anything specific. “Other” is used for plural and noncount nouns that are general. We only use “the other” to refer to specific nouns.

The words another and other mean the same thing, except that another is used with a singular noun and other is used with uncountable and plural nouns: She’s going to the cinema with another friend. She’s going to the cinema with other friends.

'Other' and 'another': are similar in their meanings. They both are used to refer to an alternative or additional thing. ' Another ' refers to 'one' more, while 'other ' refers to 'more than one' more additional option. He has another friend who works in Chase's, too. He made some other excuses that I couldn't care less.