Cool MateMeaning of Neither
In simple words: not one and not the other
Neither in a sentence
- Neither answer is correct.
- **Neither of them** has/have a car.
- They produced two reports, **neither of which** contained any useful suggestions.
- ‘Which do you like?’ ‘Neither. I think they're both ugly.’
How to use Neither
Use 'neither' primarily in formal or written contexts. It's common to express choices, but avoid in casual speech where simpler terms may be preferred.
Grammar pattern
neither + nor + noun/verb phrase
Memory hint
Think of 'neither' as saying 'not either'. It's like saying no to both options.
Related words
Collocations with Neither
- neither here nor there
- neither this nor that
- neither of the options
Synonyms for Neither
- none
- not one
- not either
Opposites of Neither
Common mistakes with Neither
- Using 'neither' with more than two options.
- Confusing with 'either' when stating positive options.
- Using 'neither' without 'nor' when making comparisons.
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Neither in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
لا أحد، لا هذا ولا ذاك
لا واحد ولا الآخر
- Bengaliবাংলা
কোনোটিই না
এটাও না, ওটাও না
- GermanDeutsch
Keiner/Keine/Keines
nicht das eine und nicht das andere
- SpanishEspañol
Ninguno
no uno y no el otro
- Persianفارسی
هیچکدام
نه این و نه آن
- FrenchFrançais
Ni l'un ni l'autre
pas l'un et pas l'autre
- Hindiहिन्दी
न तो
न तो यह और न ही वह
- ItalianItaliano
Né l'uno né l'altro
non questo e non quello
- PortuguesePortuguês
Nem um nem outro
nem um, nem o outro
- RussianРусский
Ни тот, ни другой
не этот и не тот
- Urduاردو
نہ تو نہ وہ
نہ یہ اور نہ وہ
- Chinese中文
都不
既不是一个也不是另一个
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Frequently asked questions about Neither
What does Neither mean?
not one and not the other
What is the definition of Neither?
not one nor the other of two things or people
How do you use Neither in a sentence?
Neither answer is correct.
Can you give another example of Neither?
**Neither of them** has/have a car.
What are synonyms for Neither?
Common alternatives include none, not one, not either.
What is the opposite of Neither?
Opposite meanings include either.
What words go with Neither?
It commonly pairs with neither here nor there, neither this nor that, neither of the options.
What are common mistakes when using Neither?
Using 'neither' with more than two options. Confusing with 'either' when stating positive options. Using 'neither' without 'nor' when making comparisons.
How do you pronounce Neither?
US: /["/ˈniːðər//ˈnaɪðər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈnaɪðə(r)//ˈniːðə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Neither?
Use 'neither' primarily in formal or written contexts. It's common to express choices, but avoid in casual speech where simpler terms may be preferred.
What CEFR level is Neither?
"Neither" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.