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i don't want either one vs i want neither one

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I don't want either one' is used when rejecting both options presented, while 'I want neither one' is used when expressing a preference for none of the options.

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i don't want either one

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when rejecting both options presented.

This phrase is used to indicate a rejection of both options that have been offered or mentioned.

Examples:

  • I don't want either one of those desserts.
  • I don't want either one of these shirts.
  • Maybe I don't want either one of you.
  • I don't want either one of you there.
  • Now, I don't want either one of you to leave your bedchamber until you've worked out a complete set.
  • So, I have decided... and I don't want to upset either one of you... that I am going to look for a place of my own.
  • Because I don't want to be with either one of you right now.
  • I don't want one of your cold, machine-like hugs.
  • - Anyway, I don't want one.
  • I don't want one with a dog.
  • I don't want hundreds, I don't want fives, I don't want ones.
  • I don't want this one signed with the autopen.
  • I don't want this one to break your heart.
  • But I don't want just one night.
  • I don't want another one of your philosophy lessons, Joe.
  • I don't want even one stain left.
  • I don't want just one-night stands.
  • Big, see? I don't want one for one night.
  • I don't want one that no one reads...
  • I don't want one of those conversations to have anything to do with the other...
  • You see, I don't want one original to die.
  • I don't want one bad enough to let some guy lick my armpit for an hour again.

Alternatives:

  • I don't want any of them.
  • I don't want either of them.

i want neither one

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when expressing a preference for none of the options.

This phrase is used to indicate a preference for none of the options that have been presented or mentioned.

Examples:

  • I want neither one of those books.
  • I want neither one of those cars.
  • I don't want neither one of you going through my stuff.
  • I want you to know neither one of you are charged with murder yet.
  • I want one thing and he wants another.
  • I want one, one meaningful work from you.
  • I want one of those free ones.
  • I want one Oreo and one chocolate chip.
  • I want one last night of the fantasy.
  • So I want one little prophet.
  • So I want one little prophet.
  • I want one for my backyard.
  • Just to show we're not completely dopey, I want one thing...
  • How beautiful, I want one.
  • I want one of those tiny giraffes like the guy has on the commercial.
  • I want one of these dresses with the feathers.
  • I want one more business conquest to make me young again.
  • I want one good photo of everyone here.
  • I want one more great love affair in my life.
  • I want one more picture, just to be safe.
  • I want one of those pies I keep seeing around.
  • I want one hundred percent confirmation that this was the same weapon.

Alternatives:

  • I don't want any of them.
  • I don't want either of them.

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