Acher Meaning: The Hebrew Word אָחֶר Explained

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אַחֵר

acher

Everyday Hebrew

Meaning1. Not this one, but a different one. 2. One more, in addition to the first one.

HistoryThis word is from the Bible. It is related to the word "achar", which means "after". The idea is that the "other" thing is the one that comes after the first one.

Example

אני רוצה ספר אחר, זה משעמם.

I want a different book, this one is boring.

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