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either vs Neither

The phrases 'either' and 'neither' are both correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Either' is used when presenting a choice between two options, while 'neither' is used to indicate that none of the options apply. They are not interchangeable.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 852 views

either

The word 'either' is correct and commonly used in English when presenting a choice between two options.

Use 'either' when you are presenting a choice between two options. It is often used in sentences like 'You can choose either the red or the blue shirt.'

Examples:

You can either come with us or stay here.
Do you want tea or coffee? - Either is fine.
Either you tell the truth, or I will find out eventually.
You can either walk to the park or take the bus.
Either you finish your homework now, or you won't be able to go out.

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Development ministers are not that unproblematic either.
It certainly does nothing either for future EU-US cooperation.
That cannot be described as more Europe either.
We cannot remain indifferent to that situation either.
But Europe cannot work either without strong leadership.
No photos for our funeral either.
However, we cannot disregard past mistakes either.
Not comfortable with that either so...
Mine has nothing to do with him either.
Hasn't exactly been a trip to Disneyland for us, either.
I've never killed one, either.
So either up the testosterone or quit whining.
Which means either Ziva really upset someone or...
Consequently I cannot accept the amendment of Mrs Auroi either.
All rulers are either butchers or meat.
Although that wasn't much fun either.
If you can't substantiate either agricultural...
We are not funding that adequately either.
It must either be concluded or be considerably redefined.
We don't, or give enough either.

Alternatives:

You can choose one of the two options.
You can select either of the choices.
You have the option to pick either of the alternatives.
You are free to decide between the two options.
You can go for either of the options.

Neither

The word 'neither' is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that none of the options apply.

Use 'neither' when you want to indicate that none of the options are valid. For example, 'Neither of the dresses fit me.'

Examples:

Neither of the movies was interesting.
I like neither coffee nor tea.
Neither of the solutions worked for the problem.
Neither of the candidates impressed the interview panel.
I can neither confirm nor deny the allegations.

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Neither should you underestimate the challenge of enforcing existing directives.
Neither blackmail or love will get you anywhere.
Neither will free commerce necessarily ensure diversity.
Neither is bribery, flattery or threats.
Neither did a continuous nuclear reactor until today.
Neither are you, Mr Incognito.
Neither Pilicci, Antarr nor Prof.
Neither will we provide you with our recipe for immortality.
Neither had I until he rented the place.
Neither did l until I tried to find out.
Neither of you are thinking straight right now.
So. Neither are half these kids.
Neither is mine, but the kids...
Neither mine nor your husband's.
Neither does he, so reÉax.
Neither about the car nor other things.
Neither Libya nor the Palestinian Authority is involved.
Neither Balem nor Titus must suspect my involvement.
Neither committee knew where the money was going.
Neither is bringing information, apparently.

Alternatives:

None of the options apply.
Not one of the choices is suitable.
Both options are unsatisfactory.
No option is acceptable.
Neither of the alternatives is valid.

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