another / the other / others
another / the other / others means “another = one more or a different one; the other = the remaining one; others = other people/things”. Another (= an + other) means one more or a different one, and takes a singular noun: another cup of coffee. Formation: another + singular · the other (of two) · others / the others
another = one more or a different one; the other = the remaining one; others = other people/things
A2Formation
another + singular · the other (of two) · others / the others
Explanation
Another (= an + other) means one more or a different one, and takes a singular noun: another cup of coffee. The other means the remaining one of two: one is red, the other is blue. Others stands alone for other people or things: Some students walk; others take the bus. The others = all the rest of a known group.
Examples
Note
another is one word and singular only: another books ✗ → other books ✓. Before a plural, use other: other people.
FAQ
another / the other / others — what does it mean and how is it used?
another = one more or a different one; the other = the remaining one; others = other people/things. Another (= an + other) means one more or a different one, and takes a singular noun: another cup of coffee. The other means the remaining one of two: one is red, the other is blue. Others stands alone for other people or things: Some students walk; others take the bus. The others = all the rest of a known group.
another / the other / others — how do you form it?
another + singular · the other (of two) · others / the others
another / the other / others — any usage notes?
another is one word and singular only: another books ✗ → other books ✓. Before a plural, use other: other people.