Either: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คทโโ๏ธ
either
[ หaษช.รฐษr ]
used before the first of two or more possibilities
used before the first of two or more possibilities that are not exclusive and that are given to indicate the equality of the possibilities
Synonyms
or, regardless, whether.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
|---|---|
| either |
Used to indicate one or the other of two choices, but not both. Commonly applied when discussing options or alternatives.
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Examples of usage
- Either Mark or John will come to the party.
- I will either go to the beach or stay home and read a book.
used to emphasize a comparative
used to emphasize a comparative
Synonyms
exceptionally, extremely, remarkably.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
|---|---|
| either |
Acts as a negative conjunction when paired with 'neither,' indicating that neither of the two options are applicable.
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| extremely |
Indicates a very high degree or extreme extent and is more emphatic than simply 'very.' Suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
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| exceptionally |
Used to indicate something that stands out due to its high quality or rarity. Often employs in formal contexts.
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| remarkably |
Used to indicate something that is surprising or worthy of being noticed. Usually used in positive contexts.
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Examples of usage
- He is either very brave or very foolish.
- She is either extremely happy or extremely sad.
Translations
Translations of the word "either" in other languages:
๐ต๐น qualquer um
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเค เคเค
๐ฉ๐ช entweder
๐ฎ๐ฉ salah satu
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะดั-ัะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ktรณrykolwiek
๐ฏ๐ต ใฉใกใใ
๐ซ๐ท n'importe lequel
๐ช๐ธ cualquiera
๐น๐ท herhangi biri
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๋ ํ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃู ูุงุญุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ kterรฝkoliv
๐ธ๐ฐ ktorรฝkoฤพvek
๐จ๐ณ ไปปๆไธไธช
๐ธ๐ฎ katerikoli
๐ฎ๐ธ hvort
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตะท ะบะตะปะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแกแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hษr hansฤฑ biri
๐ฒ๐ฝ cualquiera
Etymology
The word 'either' originated from Old English 'วฃgther', which was a combination of 'ฤ' (always, ever) and 'hwรฆรฐer' (which of two, whether). Over time, the pronunciation and spelling evolved to the current form. 'Either' has been used in English since the 12th century, providing options and emphasizing comparatives.