Cool MateMeaning of Either
one or the other of two; it does not matter which
In simple words: one or the other of two options
Either in a sentence
- You can park on either side of the street.
- Either of these approaches will help you reduce costs.
- There are two types of qualification—either is acceptable.
- The offices on either side were empty.
- There's a door at either end of the corridor.
How to use Either
Use 'either' when presenting two choices. It's more formal in written contexts. Avoid using 'either' with more than two options as it becomes incorrect.
Grammar pattern
either + noun or noun
Memory hint
Think of 'either' as in 'either way' — you have two paths to choose.
Related words
Collocations with Either
- either option
- either way
- either choice
Synonyms for Either
- one of two
- any one
- either one
Common mistakes with Either
- 'Either' confused with 'neither'.
- Using 'either' with more than two items.
- Mistaking 'either' as a plural form.
Either appears in
Either in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
إما
واحد من خيارين
- Bengaliবাংলা
হয়তো
দুটি বিকল্পের মধ্যে একটি
- GermanDeutsch
Entweder
einer von zwei Optionen
- SpanishEspañol
Cualquiera
uno u otro de dos opciones
- Persianفارسی
یا، هر کدام
یکی از دو گزینه
- FrenchFrançais
Soit... soit..., l'un ou l'autre
l'un ou l'autre de deux options
- Hindiहिन्दी
या तो
दो विकल्पों में से कोई एक
- ItalianItaliano
O uno o l'altro
uno o l'altro di due opzioni
- PortuguesePortuguês
Qualquer um dos dois
um ou outro de duas opções
- RussianРусский
Либо, или
один из двух вариантов
- Urduاردو
یا
دو میں سے کوئی ایک
- Chinese中文
要么
两个选项中的一个
More words like Either
- AnyoneA1
used instead of someone in negative sentences and in questions after if/whether, and after verbs such as prevent, forbid, avoid, etc.
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
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Frequently asked questions about Either
What does Either mean?
one or the other of two options
What is the definition of Either?
one or the other of two; it does not matter which
How do you use Either in a sentence?
You can park on either side of the street.
Can you give another example of Either?
Either of these approaches will help you reduce costs.
What are synonyms for Either?
Common alternatives include one of two, any one, either one.
What is the opposite of Either?
Opposite meanings include neither, none.
What words go with Either?
It commonly pairs with either option, either way, either choice.
What are common mistakes when using Either?
'Either' confused with 'neither'. Using 'either' with more than two items. Mistaking 'either' as a plural form.
How do you pronounce Either?
US: /["/ˈiːðər//ˈaɪðər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈaɪðə(r)//ˈiːðə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Either?
Use 'either' when presenting two choices. It's more formal in written contexts. Avoid using 'either' with more than two options as it becomes incorrect.
What CEFR level is Either?
"Either" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.