English Dictionary
Definition either in British English
either
adverb, determiner, pronoun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adverb, determiner, pronoun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
Either can be used in the following ways:
in the expression either...or: Students could choose either French or Spanish.You can either come by bus or take a taxi.
as a determiner (followed by a singular countable noun): a long room with a door at either end
as a pronoun: Olive oil and corn oil are both suitable, so you could use either. (followed by ‘of’): Does either of you speak Chinese?
as an adverb (in negative sentences): Jerry wasn’t there either.
When either is the subject of a sentence, it is usually used with a singular verb: Is either of them at home? But in spoken English a plural verb is sometimes used: Are either of them at home?
one or the other of two people or things, especially when it does not matter which
Applications are welcomed from people of either sex and any age.
It was a long time before either of them spoke.
Most of the troublemakers were not supporters of either team.
I didn't like either of the candidates.
used for adding a negative statement that emphasizes how good, bad, impressive etc something is
