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Other vrs Another Which are the differences between each other
- 13-Apr-2009, 05:31 #2
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Re: Other vrs Another "other" is plural.
Originally Posted by shade878 
I need other books.
"another and "the other" are singular.
I need another book.
I need the other book.
- 13-Apr-2009, 07:56 #3
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Re: Other vrs Another Let say:
You have book a, book b, book c, but I want another book, not those you've mentioned.
You have book a, book b, and the other book is c, but You don't have any other book instead of book a, book b, and c.
I hope you understand my examples.
- 13-Apr-2009, 08:27 #4
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Re: Other vrs Another As a rule of thumb, your description is fine. The other can also be used with plurals too, though. The same applies to another. Originally Posted by 2006
The other books (= those remaining in the group of books) belong to John.
We still need another (= extra) 10 people for the job.
- 13-Apr-2009, 18:43 #5
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Re: Other vrs Another Yes, of course you are right. Thanks for adding that. Originally Posted by engee30
