[Confusing words] Another VS Other

Another VS Other

More examples of another:

• One more person=friend: I am going to school with another friend.

• One more person=coworker: I am going to work with another coworker.

• One more glass: May I have another glass?

• Extra amount=expresso x2: May I have another shot of expresso?

• Extra amount=water x2: May I have another glass of water?

More examples of other:

• More than one friend: I am going to school with other friends.

• More than one coworker: I am going to work with other coworkers.

• Additional glasses: May I have other glasses?

• Different type of drinks: May I have other drinks?

• Different type of flavors: May I taste other flavors?

What's the different between another VS other VS "the other"?

Another & Other are talking about GENERAL things. We use a / an / X.

• Another: singular nouns

• Other: plural nouns

"The other" is talking about SPECIFIC things. We use the.

• Can be used for both singular & plural nouns

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