Definition of Either in English :

Define Either in English

Either meaning in English

Meaning of Either in English

Pronunciation of Either in English

Either pronunciation in English

Pronounce Either in English

Either

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Adverb

1. either

after a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like likewise' or also'

Example Sentences:
'he isn't stupid, but he isn't exactly a genius either'
'I don't know either'
'if you don't order dessert I won't either'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Either

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determiner
1. 
a. 
one or the other (of two)
either coat will do
b. 
(as pronoun)
either is acceptable
2. 
both one and the other
there were ladies at either end of the table
3. (coordinating)
used preceding two or more possibilities joined by "or"
you may have either cheese or a sweet
adverb (sentence modifier)
4. (used with a negative)
used to indicate that the clause immediately preceding is a partial reiteration of a previous clause
John isn't a liar, but he isn't exactly honest either

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Either

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adjective
1. 
one or the other (of two)
use either hand
2. 
each (of two); the one and the other
he had a tool in either hand
pronoun
3. 
one or the other (of two)
conjunction
4. 
the first element of the pair of disjunctive correlatives either … or, implying a choice of alternatives [either go or stay]
eitheror is sometimes used to refer to more than two, although this use is objected to by some
bring either cookies, doughnuts, or some other kind of pastry
adverb
5. 
any more than the other; also
used after negative expressions
if you don't go, I won't either
6.  Informal
certainly; indeed
used as an intensifier in a negative statement
“It's mine.” “It isn't either!”

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Either

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pron.
The one or the other: Which movie do you want to see? Either will be fine.
conj.
Used before the first of two or more coordinates or clauses linked by or: Either we go now or we remain here forever.
adj.
1. Any one of two; one or the other: Wear either coat.
2. One and the other; each: rings on either hand.
adv.
Likewise; also. Used as an intensive following negative statements: If you don't order a dessert, I won't either.

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