either Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- in-addition-to
- furthermore
- likewise
- for-good-measure
- too
- into-the-bargain
- as-well
- additionally
- further
- to-boot
- moreover
- what-s-more
- again
- yet
Weak:
either Meaning
either (r)
after a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like `likewise' or `also'
either (a. & pron.)
One of two; the one or the other; -- properly used of two things, but sometimes of a larger number, for any one.
Each of two; the one and the other; both; -- formerly, also, each of any number.
either (conj. Either)
precedes two, or more, coordinate words or phrases, and is introductory to an alternative. It is correlative to or.
either Sentence Examples
- You can either eat the apple now or save it for later.
- Either of these two options is acceptable.
- I am not sure whether to go to the beach or the mountains this summer; I'll decide either way soon.
- You can either pay with cash or credit card.
- Either way, I'm happy with the outcome.
- I don't know whether to wear the blue shirt or the red one; I'll decide either way before I leave the house.
- You can either take the bus or the train to get to the city center.
- Either of these two restaurants is a good choice for dinner.
- You can either read the book or watch the movie, whichever you prefer.
- I'm not sure whether to go to the party or stay home; I'll decide either way by tomorrow morning.
FAQs About the word either
after a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like `likewise' or `also'One of two; the one or the other; -- properly used of two things, but
besides, also, more,then, in addition to, furthermore, likewise, for good measure, too, into the bargain
neither,neither,,
You can either eat the apple now or save it for later.
Either of these two options is acceptable.
I am not sure whether to go to the beach or the mountains this summer; I'll decide either way soon.
You can either pay with cash or credit card.
