One another vs Each other
Note: These words are more or less same in their meaning and usage
One another: one another should be used to denote a reciprocal relation between more than two entities
a. The triplets dislike one another
b. They compete with one another for limited resources: brain time or bandwidth.
Each other: Each other should be used to denote a reciprocal relation between two entities
a. The twins dislike each other
b. The interior decorator asked to mount two inexpensive mirrored cabinets next to each other to create one seamless surface.
Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with the right word. 1. Neurons send messages to ___________ (one another / each other) across narrow gaps called synapses.
View Answer / Hide Answer2. When two or more ingredients are entirely dissolved in _______________ (one another / each other), you have a solution.
View Answer / Hide Answer3. The coach asked the players to line up in two lines, with partners facing _______________________ (one another / each other).
View Answer / Hide Answer4. Both the roommates always blamed ______________ (one another / each other) about wastage of food.
View Answer / Hide Answer5. The group of students who made the project were highly dependent on ___________ (one another / each other).
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