Either

by | Feb 8, 2022 | Uncategorized | 20 comments

Either
Syllable pronunciation: ei·​ther
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈaɪ.ðər/ /ˈiː.ðər/ US: /ˈiː.ðɚ/ /ˈaɪ.ðɚ/

Audio Pronunciation of the word Either

Either as an adverb
Meaning: Used in the place of the words also or too in a negative way.
Example:
> I don't like mathematics and my friend doesn't either.
> They sell quality products at that store and it really isn't expensive either.

Either as a determiner, pronoun, conjunction
Meaning: Can be used in a sentence/speech when someone refers to a choice between two things/possibilities.
Example:
> Either student will be a good fit for the task.
> Either you take your stuff and leave immediately or I will!
> You can either choose the pink one or the purple one, the choice is yours to make.

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20 Comments

  1. Ligia
    Ligia on February 8, 2022 at 10:17 am

    Either you eat this soup and prepare your homework or I will!

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on February 9, 2022 at 7:18 am

      Good sentence Ligia!
      Try saying: Either you eat this soup and prepare to do your homework or I will!

      • Ligia
        Ligia on February 9, 2022 at 8:26 am

        I eat soup and I prepare to do my homework.

  2. Roland
    Roland on February 8, 2022 at 11:14 am

    My mother isn’t in the mood for chinese food. I’m not either.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on February 9, 2022 at 7:22 am

      Good sentence Roland!
      What were you in the mood for?

  3. Ammar Al Sabbagh
    Ammar Al Sabbagh on February 8, 2022 at 4:17 pm

    I like to use This word always

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on February 9, 2022 at 7:13 am

      Ammar you can try saying: I always like to use this word 😀

  4. Mary
    Mary on February 9, 2022 at 1:23 am

    Happy birthday, Minnette! I am an Aquarius and you are either.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on February 9, 2022 at 7:17 am

      Aww thank you Mary!
      I like your sentence 😀
      Remember either can be used in the place of too in a negative way.
      Try saying: Being an Aquarius means that you are either born at the end of January or the beginning of February.

  5. Nirvana
    Nirvana on February 9, 2022 at 2:50 am

    Those childrem can’t watch horror movies, I’m either.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on February 9, 2022 at 7:15 am

      Good sentence Nirvana!
      Example: Those children can’t watch horror movies, me either.

  6. Vlad
    Vlad on February 9, 2022 at 1:43 pm

    Hi Minette! I’ve been on this platform for almost a month, and on the fourteenth of February, I’ll pay for a year. I feel motivated and find an unlimited source of information that will help me feel confident when I speak English. Thanks.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on February 9, 2022 at 3:18 pm

      Hello Vlad!
      I am over the moon to hear that and look forward to keep on seeing you in class!
      Keep up the hard work! You are doing great 😀

  7. lily
    lily on February 9, 2022 at 3:35 pm

    Either you and I don’t want to eat that durian.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on February 9, 2022 at 8:35 pm

      Good sentence Lily!
      Try saying: Either of us wants to eat that durian.

  8. Sweety
    Sweety on February 9, 2022 at 11:14 pm

    I try to buy casual clothes from the same market and it’s really not a big market either.

  9. Sasha Jovanovic
    Sasha Jovanovic on February 10, 2022 at 2:13 pm

    I didn’t believe in reincarnation last time either :)))))

  10. Ifychi
    Ifychi on February 23, 2022 at 5:13 am

    You can either vacate in the winter or in the summer.