[Vocabulary] One more and another one

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Hello!

Is there a difference between:
Would you like one more?
Would you like another one?

Cheers,
Tito
 
The first suggests that you are being offered one, and will not be offered any more later. The second is not so restricted.
 
The first suggests that you are being offered one, and will not be offered any more later. The second is not so restricted.

Thank you, sir!

Cheers,
Tito
 
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"One more" would indicate that you have been given a number of things and are being asked if you would like another unit, whereas "another one" implies that you have a singular item and are being asked if you would like another singular unit.

eg: "Would you like one more biscuit? You have already eaten ten."
"You seem to enjoy the slice of cake. Would you like another one (another slice)?"
 
Hello!

Is there a difference between:
Would you like one more?
Would you like another one?

Cheers,
Tito
Yes, there's a potential difference.
Customer: This pineapple is bruised.
Shopkeeper: Would you like another one?
The shopkeeper isn't asking if the customer wants two pineapples. He's asking whether the customer wants an alternative non-bruised one.
 
"One more" would indicate that you have been given a number of things and are being asked if you would like another unit, whereas "another one" implies that you have a singular item and are being asked if you would like another singular unit.
I don't agree. Both can be used whether the person addressed has already had one or more than one.
 
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