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either of them is vs either of them are

Both "either of them is" and "either of them are" are commonly used, but they are used in different contexts. "Either of them is" is used when referring to a singular noun or pronoun, while "either of them are" is used when referring to a plural noun or pronoun.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 1889 views

either of them is

This phrase is correct when referring to a singular noun or pronoun.

Use "either of them is" when you are talking about one out of two options or individuals.

Examples:

Either of them is correct.
You can choose either of them, but only one is allowed.

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Either of them is acceptable for conducting experiments both with and without metabolic activation.
The Union has been designed to bring about both stability and growth; either one of them alone is not enough.
They're either lying or one of them is the hacker that led us to the group.
a wine or spirit drink being or having been traded between the Contracting Parties, or marketed in the territory of either of them, is not in conformity with this Agreement or the 1989 Agreement as amended and

Alternatives:

one of them is
each of them is
any of them is

either of them are

This phrase is correct when referring to a plural noun or pronoun.

Use "either of them are" when you are talking about multiple options or individuals.

Examples:

Either of them are suitable for the job.
You can choose either of them; they are all good candidates.

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We still don't know who either of them are.
Libby, do you know where either of them are?
I don't think either of them are working right now.
I don't think either of them are exceptional.
See, I wonder if either of them are still working here.
Compared with my own objectives, I do not think the demands made by either of them are tough enough.
I don't think either of them are going to come.
If either of them are in the least interested, it'll be the mother.
Look, I don't think either of them are actually from our time.
If either of them are in the least interested, it'll be the mother.
Either one of them are 15 minutes away, okay?

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one of them are
each of them are
any of them are

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