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Yet another vs. Another

Yet another

/jɛt əˈnʌðər/
Another instance or occurrence of something, often indicating repetitiveness or similarity

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Another

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

Examples:

"The robbery was done by another boy!He killed two of them and wounded another."Ah! ah!" exclaimed the tailor, "that is another thing."

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Ways to tell them apart:

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  • "Another" is typically used when referring to a singular additional item or occurrence.
  • "Yet another" is used to emphasize that there have been several prior items or occurrences before this one.
  • Use "another" when it's the first or standalone additional instance being mentioned.
  • Use "yet another" to imply a sequence or abundance of such items or occurrences.
  • "Yet another" often carries a sense of repetition or surprise that there are more of the same.
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