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Each other vs. One another
Each other
/iʧ ˈʌðər/Examples:
The twins often finish each other's sentences.They exchanged gifts with each other at the reunion.The dogs chased each other around the park.
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This word has no antonymsOne another
/wʌn əˈnʌðə/Examples:
The siblings support one another through thick and thin.During the meeting, colleagues challenged one another's ideas.The neighbors glance over fences to greet one another.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- One another typically applies to more than two people, while each other is usually used when referring to two people.
- To recall which to use, think of one another for a larger group, similar to the phrase one of another.
- Use each other when the interaction or action involves two individuals.
- Remember, you can exchange greetings with each other if there are just two of you, but swap stories with one another if the group is larger.
- Try to pair each other with situations like couples talking, and one another in community settings.
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