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🔄 Completely different ➕ One more 1️⃣ An extra one
nother

nother

1 9.9
One more of the same kind
  • pronoun
  • /ˈnʌðər/
  • Slang
: otro
  • She finished her drink and asked for a nother from the waiter.

Examples

  • If you want a nother, just let me know and I'll bring it over.

  • After finishing his first drink, he asked the bartender for a nother to enjoy during the game.

  • I already have a sandwich, so I don't need a nother right now.

  • I need a whole nother cup of coffee!

  • Can you bring me a nother slice of pizza?

  • She quickly realized she needed a nother towel after spilling juice on the floor.

  • If you're still hungry, I can grab you a nother slice of cake from the kitchen.

Synonyms

other
vsnother
∞ 1.0

Different from the one already mentioned

indicates an extra single item rather than merely something different
another
vsnother
∞ 1.0

One more or a different one from the one already mentioned

is the informal short form used instead of the fuller word for one more
else
vsnother
∞ 1.0

Someone or something different from the one already mentioned

means specifically one more single item rather than any different or unspecified one
additional
vsnother
914 1.0

More than what is already there or was mentioned

refers specifically to a single extra item rather than extra amount generally

Surface Forms

nother subject case

Etymology

Nother began as a spoken form of another, from an + other run together into nother, and people use it like another to mean 'one more' or 'an additional one' without naming the thing.