Meaning of the word either in English
What does either mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
either
US /ˈiː.ðɚ/
UK /ˈiː.ðɚ/
Determiner
1.
used before two or more options when only one of them can be chosen or is possible
Example:
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You can either stay or leave.
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Either you apologize, or I'm leaving.
2.
used to refer to each of two people or things, regarded separately
Example:
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There are trees on either side of the river.
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You can take either road; they both lead to the city.
Pronoun
1.
used to refer to one of two people or things, but not both
Example:
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I don't like either of them.
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You can choose either, I don't mind.
Adverb
1.
used after a negative statement to indicate that the statement also applies to something else
Example:
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If you don't go, I won't either.
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She doesn't like coffee, and I don't either.
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