Another, other, and others all come from the same root idea, but they behave differently in a sentence. Two of them are followed by a noun. One stands alone.
| another | other | others | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core meaning | One more, or a different single one | The remaining one(s), used before a noun | Other people or things, standing alone |
| Typical pattern | another + singular noun | other + noun, singular or plural | others, with no noun following |
| Example | Can I have another cup of coffee? | The other students left early. | Some students stayed, but others left early. |
| Simple test | Can you swap in "one more"? | Is a noun coming right after it? | Does it stand alone, with no noun after it? |
Another means one more. Other comes right before a noun. Others stands alone, with no noun after it.
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