Another vs. Other vs. Others

English Grammar A simple rule to help you remember the difference between another and other is: another + singular noun other + plural noun others (a pronoun to replace other + plural noun) I need another cup. (cup is singular so we use another ) I need other cups. (cup is plural so we use other ) I need others . (refers to other cups) When to use ANOTHER Another means: one more, an additional, an extra a different one; an alternative one Another is a determiner (and a qualifier) that goes before a singular countable noun or a pronoun. Another + Singular Countable noun Another can be followed by a singular countable noun. He has bought another motorbike. Would you like another cup of coffee? Don’t worry about the rain. We can go another day. I think you should paint it another color. We are having another baby. Another + One Another can be placed before “one” wh...