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neither of vs none of

Both "neither of" and "none of" are correct constructions in English, but they are used in different contexts. "Neither of" is used when referring to two things or people, while "none of" is used when referring to more than two things or people.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 853 views

neither of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to two things or people.

Use "neither of" when you are talking about two things or people and want to indicate that not one or the other is involved.

Examples:

  • Neither of the options is suitable for me.
  • Neither of the students attended the class yesterday.
  • And neither of us killed anyone.
  • Thank goodness neither of us was driving.
  • However neither of these views are completely correct.
  • We neither of us really lead with it.
  • And neither of us apologize very well.
  • But neither of us will ever forget the real Chester's Mill.
  • And neither of them died instantly.
  • Germany therefore argues that neither of them constitute aid.
  • I mean, neither of us did.
  • A long while after that, neither of us speak.
  • Now neither of these will work.
  • Guess neither of us managed to break our bad habits though.
  • Judging fairly, neither of us deserves to be the groom.
  • Look, obviously, neither of us want to talk about this.
  • I guess neither of us thought too much about anything.
  • I dare say neither of us slept any last night.
  • It seems that neither of us have a partner, Miss Huckaback.
  • We both go, or neither of us.
  • But neither of you will be there to see it.
  • And neither of us left the hotel.

Alternatives:

  • not either of
  • none of

none of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to more than two things or people.

Use "none of" when you are talking about more than two things or people and want to indicate that not any of them are involved.

Examples:

  • None of the books on the shelf are mine.
  • None of the students passed the exam.
  • Yet none of those countries speak Spanish.
  • Why none of you should trust Michael.
  • And none of her friends have seen her either.
  • I did none of the necessary bits.
  • But none of the letters mention your mediocrity.
  • It's only collecting images, none of which mean anything.
  • And none of us contributed anything new.
  • But none of them brought these.
  • But we have none of those ingredients, John.
  • And none of us will amount to much.
  • You'll notice that none of the circuits have factory identifier numbers.
  • And none of them are beautiful.
  • As you can see, none of us can pilot a shuttle.
  • And none of them know a thing about the world.
  • I'm pretty sure none of us can have babies.
  • When none of us could use any of our powers.
  • I mean, none of them matter.
  • I know none of you were expecting this.
  • After the terrible events over the last century none of us wants military conflicts.
  • That's why none of those kids had solo careers.

Alternatives:

  • not any of
  • not one of

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