Other and another both mean an additional or different one, but they fit into a sentence in different ways.
Other is usually followed by a plural noun, or used with "the."
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Another is used with a singular noun, and it already includes the meaning of "an."
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| other | another | |
|---|---|---|
| Used with | Plural nouns, or "the" + singular | Singular nouns only |
| Includes "a/an"? | No | Yes, another means an + other |
| Simple test | "other options" or "the other one" | "another option," not "an other option" |
Other goes with plural nouns or "the." Another already means "an + other," so it only goes with a singular noun, with no extra "a" needed.
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