either
eitherdeterminer
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ONE OF TWO
B1one of two things or people, when it does not matter which
- Either day is fine for me.
BOTH
B1both of two things
- There are trees on either side of the river.
eitherpronoun
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B1one of two people or things, when it does not matter which
- Would you like tea or coffee? Either is fine.
- I don't like either of them.
eitheradverb
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A2used in negative sentences to mean 'also'
- I don't like fish, and my husband doesn't either.
- He can't swim, and his brother can't either.
eitherconjunction
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B1used with 'or' to show a choice between two things
- You can either walk or take the bus.
- Either you leave now, or I'll call the police.