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Another vs. Another one

Another

/əˈnʌðə/

Used to refer to an additional person or thing of the same type

Examples:

I want another ice cream.Let's try another place for dinner.

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This word has no antonyms

Another one

/əˈnʌðər wʌn/

Used to refer to one more of the same type, or an additional thing or person

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Antonyms:

This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

Another is used when referring to any additional person or thing of the same type already mentioned or known.
Another one specifies that it is an additional instance or unit of something already specified.
Remember that another is often used alone, while another one emphasizes numerically a single additional item.
Another can introduce a new possibility or option, whereas another one tends to reinforce something already established.
Use another for general statements, and another one to emphasize a specific count.

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