another, other and the other You use ‘another’ with singular nouns that aren’t specific. I want another piece of cake. (that’s any one of a number of pieces) ‘Another’ can also be used with further amounts. I want another two pieces of cake. (she’s had two and wants two more) I need another ten minutes. (an additional ten minutes) How far is it? It’s another five kilometres. For plural nouns that aren’t specific you use ‘other’. I want other pieces of cake. (it doesn’t matter which ones) ‘Other’ is also used with uncountable nouns that aren’t specific. We have other information on the website. (all sorts of information) If the noun is specific, you use ‘the other’, even if it is plural or uncountable. I want the other piece of cake. (a specific piece) I want the other pieces of cake. (all the remaining pieces) The other information you need is on the website. (particular information)
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