nother
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of nother
1955–60; metanalysis of an other or another
Example Sentences
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From Literature
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“We can show in laboratory experiments that nicotine enhances certain aspects of cognitive function and certain aspects of emotional processing, but to translate that to therapeutic benefit is a whole ‘nother piece of work, and that’s been much more difficult to do,” Newhouse said.
From Salon
“One postseason game is the equivalent of playing three extra-inning games, all at one time. The stress — both mental, physical, emotional — it’s just on a whole ‘nother level.”
From Los Angeles Times
"Storytelling, narrative, characters? Something that connects to humanity? That's a whole 'nother thing," says the Texan whose notable films include "Boyhood," the "Before" trilogy, "School of Rock" and "Hit Man."
From Barron's
“Each year the team has to find their identity when they get to this point. You have an identity during the regular season, and you have to find a whole ‘nother identity in the postseason.”
From Los Angeles Times
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