/ˈaɪðə/ ES
/ˈiːðə/ MX
Translation
One or the other of two things, when it does not matter which one.
Word origin
From Old English aeghwaether, meaning each of two, which was shortened over time to either.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- aeghwaether
Examples
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"Either ... or" offers a choice between two things.
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Here "either" means any one of the two days.
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At the end of a negative sentence, "either" means "also".
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(19)Advanced articles in English: the zero article, the with names and places, and go to school vs go to the school
As vs like in English: swims like a fish, works as a waiter, and the truth about like I said
Both, either and neither in English: the two-of-something words, agreement traps, and Me neither
British vs American grammar: have got, gotten, the team are, and the other quiet differences
Causative have and get in English: have something done, get something done and having someone do it
Comparatives and superlatives in English: the complete guide
Ellipsis and substitution in English: I think so, neither do I, and the words you are allowed to leave out
Gerund and infinitive: which verb form comes next?
Indirect questions in English: Could you tell me where the station is, and the word order that goes with it
Linking words in English: however, although, despite, whereas and therefore
Participle clauses in English: -ing and -ed clauses, and the dangling participle trap
Advanced passive structures in English: the get-passive, it is said that, and passives with two objects
Passive voice in English: rules, examples and when to use it
Past modals in English: should have, could have, must have and might have
Past perfect tense: had plus past participle, and when English actually needs it
Present perfect continuous: have been doing, and how it differs from the present perfect
Question tags in English: the mirror rule, aren't I, and tags after let's and imperatives
Reflexive and reciprocal pronouns in English: myself, yourself, each other, and when English does not bother
The subjunctive and the unreal past in English: I suggest he go, if I were you, and it's time we left
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