either
/ˈiːðər/
determiner
- One or the other of two people or things.
- You can sit on either side of the table.
- I don't like either color, so I'll choose a different one.
- Either answer is correct.
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pronoun
- One or the other of two possibilities.
- I asked both of them, but neither could help — either would have been fine.
- You can borrow either of my pens.
- Either of the two routes will get you downtown.
adverb
- Used after a negative statement to mean 'also not' or 'as well'.
- She didn't go to the party, and he didn't either.
- If you're not going, I'm not going either.
- I don't like coffee, and I don't like tea either.
- Used to introduce the first of two alternatives (often paired with 'or').
- We can either walk or take the bus.
- Either you finish your homework, or you can't watch TV.
- Either she forgot, or she decided not to come.