nother
word · lemma: another
Definition
A nonstandard, informal spoken form of 'another' or 'other.' Commonly used in the phrase 'a whole nother,' meaning 'an entirely different' or 'another (of a different kind).'
Usage & Nuances
'Nother' is never used alone, only in informal speech, especially in 'a whole nother.' It is not standard English—avoid in formal writing. 'A whole nother level' is far more common than 'nother' with other adjectives.
Spanish: otra (informal, variante de 'another')Portuguese (BR): outra (informal, variante de 'another')Portuguese (PT): outra (informal, variante de 'another')Chinese (Simplified): 另一个（非正式，'another'的口语变体）Chinese (Traditional): 另一個（非正式，'another'的口語變體）Hindi: एक और (अनौपचारिक, 'another' का बोला जाने वाला रूप)Arabic: آخر (غير رسمية، صيغة عامية لـ 'another')
Example Sentences
That's a nother problem we have to solve.
basic
Give me a nother chance.
basic
I need a nother pencil.
basic
That’s a whole nother story.
natural
He took it to a whole nother level.
natural
Moving to the city opened up a whole nother world for her.
natural