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either

1 either /ˈiːðɚ/ Brit /ˈaɪðə/ adjective
1 either
/ˈiːðɚ/ Brit /ˈaɪðə/
adjective
Learner's definition of EITHER
: one and the other of two(两者中的)每个,各方
: one or the other of two两者中任一个的
2 either /ˈiːðɚ/ Brit /ˈaɪðə/ pronoun
2 either
/ˈiːðɚ/ Brit /ˈaɪðə/
pronoun
Learner's definition of EITHER
: the one or the other(两者中的)任一个
Usage用法 According to the rules of grammar, the pronoun either is singular and requires a singular verb.根据语法规则,代词either是单数,要与单数动词搭配。
However, in informal writing and speech, a plural verb is common when either is followed by of.但在非正式书面语和口语中,either接of时常用复数动词。
3 either /ˈiːðɚ/ Brit /ˈaɪðə/ conjunction
3 either
/ˈiːðɚ/ Brit /ˈaɪðə/
conjunction
Learner's definition of EITHER
used with or to indicate choices or possibilities(与or连用)不是…就是…,或者
◊ When either and or are used to join two subjects in a sentence, the verb should agree with the subject that is closer to it.句中两个主语用either和or连接时,谓语动词与较近的主语保持一致。
4 either /ˈiːðɚ/ Brit /ˈaɪðə/ adverb
4 either
/ˈiːðɚ/ Brit /ˈaɪðə/
adverb
Learner's definition of EITHER
: in additionused after a negative statement用在否定句后
◊ The phrase me either is used in informal U.S. speech to say that you agree with a negative statement that someone has made.我也不…(用于非正式美国口语)
◊ The phrase me neither is used in the same way.短语me neither用法同上。
BNC: 437 COCA: 558

either

1 of 4

adjective

ei·​ther ˈē-t͟hər How to pronounce either (audio)
also
ˈī- How to pronounce either (audio)
1
: being the one and the other of two : each
flowers blooming on either side of the walk
plays either instrument well
2
: being the one or the other of two
take either road

either

2 of 4

pronoun

: the one or the other
take either of the two routes

either

3 of 4

conjunction

used as a function word before two or more coordinate words, phrases, or clauses joined usually by or to indicate that what immediately follows is the first of two or more alternatives
can be used either as a guest room or as an office

either

4 of 4

adverb

1
: likewise, moreover
used for emphasis after a negative
not smart or handsome either
2
: for that matter
used for emphasis after an alternative following a question or conditional clause especially where negation is implied
who answers for the Irish parliament? or army either? Robert Browning

Example Sentences

Adjective French and English are closer to each other than either language is to Chinese. You may take either road. You may choose either answer. Either way is all right with me. Pronoun I haven't written to either of my parents. Adverb you won't convince them, and, in fact, I don't agree either! See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
But some judges criticized the either-jail-or-probation sentencing aspect of the parading charge. Rachel Weiner, Tom Jackman And Spencer S. Hsu, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Jan. 2022 But some judges criticized the either-jail-or-probation sentencing aspect of the parading charge. Rachel Weiner, Tom Jackman And Spencer S. Hsu, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Jan. 2022 But some judges criticized the either-jail-or-probation sentencing aspect of the parading charge. Rachel Weiner, Tom Jackman And Spencer S. Hsu, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Jan. 2022 But some judges criticized the either-jail-or-probation sentencing aspect of the parading charge. Rachel Weiner, Tom Jackman And Spencer S. Hsu, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Jan. 2022 But some judges criticized the either-jail-or-probation sentencing aspect of the parading charge. Rachel Weiner, Tom Jackman And Spencer S. Hsu, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Jan. 2022 But some judges criticized the either-jail-or-probation sentencing aspect of the parading charge. Rachel Weiner, Tom Jackman And Spencer S. Hsu, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Jan. 2022 But some judges criticized the either-jail-or-probation sentencing aspect of the parading charge. Rachel Weiner, Tom Jackman And Spencer S. Hsu, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Jan. 2022 But some judges criticized the either-jail-or-probation sentencing aspect of the parading charge. Rachel Weiner, Tom Jackman And Spencer S. Hsu, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Jan. 2022
Conjunction
But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts. Daniel M. Jimenez, The Cannifornian, 22 June 2017 Consumers face two possible outcomes — insurers will either leave the marketplace or be forced to raise their rates. Bloomberg News, The Denver Post, 5 May 2017 Either the gravitational influence from a passing star or group of stars, or the shock waves from an old exploding star in the distance, stirs up the nebula. Mike Lynch / Sky Watch, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2017 Now either the president is flip-flopping or his staff is, once again, speaking out of turn. Alicia Wallace, The Cannabist, 23 Feb. 2017 The tests use either a cheek swab or saliva and return autosomal DNA reports, sampling at more than 700,000 locations along a genome. Katharine Gammon, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2017 The quarterbacks are the storyline for the 1:35 p.m. kickoff, but not in the way either team would’ve liked. Jimmy Durkin, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2017
Adverb
Sometimes passengers are told to stow their carry-on like a book, but that doesn’t always register either. Dawn Gilbertson, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 No one associated with the play seems particularly fond of him either. Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 The Smiths could not immediately be reached for comment, either. Lee O. Sanderlin, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2022 Subtract a December game against Division III Occidental, and seven of the 11 opponents are either from power conferences or played in the NCAA Tournament last season. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 Don't allow sunk costs to lead to future costs, either. Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2022 Truth be told, Green doesn't want to be doing this, either. The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2022 But Cox wasn't dishing just out negative takes, either. Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 13 Sep. 2022 The men don’t talk about it amongst themselves, either. Ivana Hrynkiw | Ihrynkiw@al.com, al, 12 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Old English ǣghwæther both, each, from ā always + ge-, collective prefix + hwæther which of two, whether — more at aye, co-

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Pronoun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Conjunction

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of either was before the 12th century
BNC: 437 COCA: 558

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