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one another

[ wʌn əˈnʌðər ]

Pronoun / Adverb

^{Context #1 | Pronoun}

to refer to an additional person or thing

Used to refer to an additional person or thing when considering a group of people or things. It indicates a reciprocal action or relationship between two or more parties.

Synonyms

each other.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
one another	Use in formal writing or speech when referring to interactions between more than two people or things. The students shared their ideas with one another during the group project. In a community, it's important to support one another.
each other	Use in informal writing or speech when referring to interactions mainly between two people or things, though it can be used for more. They smiled at each other when they met at the park. John and Lucy always help each other with their homework.

Word

Description / Examples

one another

Use in formal writing or speech when referring to interactions between more than two people or things.

The students shared their ideas with one another during the group project.
In a community, it's important to support one another.

each other

Use in informal writing or speech when referring to interactions mainly between two people or things, though it can be used for more.

They smiled at each other when they met at the park.
John and Lucy always help each other with their homework.

Examples of usage

We should all help one another in times of need.
The team members support one another during difficult times.
They looked at one another and smiled.

^{Context #2 | Adverb}

indicating a further action or addition

Used to introduce an additional idea or action. It emphasizes the continuation or addition of something that has been mentioned previously.

Synonyms

furthermore, in addition.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
one another	Used to refer to each individual in a group, showing mutual action or relationship. They always help one another with their homework. The two countries respect one another's cultural traditions.
furthermore	Used to introduce additional information that supports or strengthens the previous point. The project is over budget; furthermore, it's behind schedule. She is an excellent researcher; furthermore, her communication skills are outstanding.
in addition	Used to add supplementary information, often enhancing or complementing the previous statement. The new software is easy to use. In addition, it is highly customizable. He is a great leader. In addition, he understands the needs of each team member.

Word

Description / Examples

one another

Used to refer to each individual in a group, showing mutual action or relationship.

They always help one another with their homework.
The two countries respect one another's cultural traditions.

furthermore

Used to introduce additional information that supports or strengthens the previous point.

The project is over budget; furthermore, it's behind schedule.
She is an excellent researcher; furthermore, her communication skills are outstanding.

in addition

Used to add supplementary information, often enhancing or complementing the previous statement.

The new software is easy to use. In addition, it is highly customizable.
He is a great leader. In addition, he understands the needs of each team member.

Examples of usage

He finished one task and then moved on to another.
She completed one assignment and immediately started another.

Translations

Translations of the word "one another" in other languages:

🇵🇹 um ao outro

🇮🇳 एक दूसरे

🇩🇪 einander

🇮🇩 satu sama lain

🇺🇦 один одного

🇵🇱 nawzajem

🇯🇵 お互いに

🇫🇷 l'un l'autre

🇪🇸 unos a otros

🇹🇷 birbirine

🇰🇷 서로

🇸🇦 بعضهم البعض

🇨🇿 navzájem

🇸🇰 navzájom

🇨🇳 彼此

🇸🇮 drug drugega

🇮🇸 hver annan

🇰🇿 бір-бірін

🇬🇪 ერთმანეთი

🇦🇿 bir-birini

🇲🇽 unos a otros

Etymology

The phrase 'one another' originated from Middle English and has been used since the 14th century. It is a combination of the word 'one' meaning an individual and 'another' meaning an additional person or thing. The phrase reflects the idea of mutual reciprocity and has been commonly used in English language to indicate relationships, interactions, and connections between two or more entities.