What is another word for either?
| both | each |
|---|---|
| each of two | one and the other |
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What can I use instead of either?
Synonyms of either
- additionally,
- again,
- also,
- besides,
- further,
- furthermore,
- likewise,
- more,
What is a meaning of either?
adjective. one or the other of two: You may sit at either end of the table. each of two; the one and the other: There are trees on either side of the river.
Is there a word called either?
Either is used when referring to a choice between two options. For example, “Either one deserves to win.” Or, “Either you leave, or I will phone the police.” It can also be used in a negative way, instead of the words also or too.
What is an antonym for either?
The opposite of either… or… is neither… nor…. We use it to make negative statements connecting items: We got so wet.
Is either only used for two?
The traditional rule holds that either should be used only to refer to one of two items, and that any is required when more than two items are involved: Any (not either) of the three opposition candidates still in the race would make a better president than the incumbent.
Can either mean both?
, loves and learning math and physics. “Either or” means “exclusive or” that means only one, not both.
What is the verb of either?
In informal usage, the pronoun either may refer to one of two things or to both things at once, and accordingly take a singular verb (either is ) or a plural verb (either are ). The plural verb is common when either is followed by the preposition of in speech (e.g., either of these, either of them).
Can either mean as well?
Common Mistakes and Confusing Words in English
As well / Too are used with an affirmative verb when you are agreeing with something someone does or likes etc.Either is used with a negative verb when you are agreeing with something someone doesn’t do or like etc.
What kind of pronoun is either?
Indefinite pronouns refer to people or things without being specific. This is the largest group of pronouns. It includes “all,” “some,” “any,” “several,” “anyone,” nobody,” “each,” “both,” “few,” “either,” “none,” “one”, and “no one,” which are the most common ones.
Is it correct to say me either?
Both “me neither” and “me either” are acceptable usage in informal writing and speaking, and unacceptable in formal communication. Neither is grammatically correct. Both indicate agreement in response to something said by another speaker.
What does either of two mean?
When used as an adjective either means “one or the other of two people or things,” and neither means “not one or the other of two people or things.” In other words, neither means “not either.” The following example sentences show this use. You may borrow either book. [=you may borrow one or the other of the two books]
What is the synonym of depending?
rely on, place reliance on, lean on, cling to, be supported by, be sustained by, be unable to manage without. count on, bank on, trust, trust in, put one’s trust in, put one’s faith in, have faith in, have confidence in, have every confidence in, believe in, swear by, be sure of, pin one’s hope on.
Does either refer to two or more?
When used as a conjunction, “either” implies one of two or more elements. However, if it’s an adjective (meaning “one and/or the other”) or a pronoun (meaning “the one or the other”), then “either” implies one of two only.
Does neither mean two?
Does neither mean “two”? Neither is most often an adjective meaning “not one or the other of two people or things.”
How do you use or with 3 options?
Using “or” or “nor” with three options
- Don’t you ever call me “honey”. Nor “sweetheart”, nor “my dear”.
- Don’t you ever call me “honey”. Or “sweetheart”, or “my dear”.
- Don’t you ever call me “honey”, nor “sweetheart”, nor “my dear”.
- Don’t you ever call me “honey”, or “sweetheart”, or “my dear”.
Is either or both the same?
One of the tricky things about either, neither and both is knowing if they should be followed by singular or plural nouns and verbs.
What is the difference between either and neither?
Either means ‘both’, ‘one’ and neither means ‘not either’, ‘none‘. Either is used in negative constructions, while neither is used in affirmative constructions.
What does either fine mean?
adj presenting an unavoidable need to choose between two alternatives. an either-or situation.
Is it either or either have?
“either” can take either plural or singular verbs. And in this case, the subject is “you”, which is the second person. The second person is conjugated the same as plural third person, so “have” is preferable, but “has” is acceptable.
Is either of them or are either of them?
It should be “either of them is“. Because either indicates a choice of one option, it takes singular forms. It should also be “any of them is.