either
gb/ˈiðɚ/ us/ˈiðɚ/
A2
Angličtina
~ 900
Významy
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conjunction
A2
relation
1
used to show a choice
Used to talk about a choice between two things.
Vzorec užití:
either [option A] or [option B]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'either' without 'or' when listing two alternatives, which is incorrect in this sense.
Synonyma
or (Similar in connecting alternatives, but 'either' usually emphasizes the limited number of choices.)
Antonyma
both (Indicates inclusion of both options instead of choosing one.)
Kolokace
either A or B
|either way
|either one
Témata
grammar
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Příklady
- You can either stay here or come with us.
- Either we leave now, or we miss the train.
- I can either call you tonight or send you an email.
Učební příklady
- You can either eat now or later.
- Either you go, or I go.
- We can either walk or take the bus.
adverb
A2
relation
2
also, in negative context
Used after a negative sentence to mean 'also'.
Vzorec užití:
[negative clause] ... either
Častá chyba:
Learners often incorrectly use 'too' in negative sentences instead of 'either'.
Synonyma
too ('Too' is used in positive statements, while 'either' is used in negatives.)
Antonyma
too (Opposite polarity; 'too' works in positive contexts, 'either' in negative ones.)
Kolokace
not either
|can't either
|won't either
Témata
grammar
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Příklady
- I don't like coffee either.
- She can't come tonight either.
- They haven't seen the movie either.
Učební příklady
- I don't like fish either.
- He is not happy either.
- We don't have time either.
determiner
B1
quantity
3
each of two items
Means one or the other of two things.
Vzorec užití:
either [singular noun]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use 'either' with plural nouns incorrectly when they mean 'both'.
Synonyma
each ('Each' can refer to more than two, but 'either' is limited to two.)
Antonyma
neither ('Neither' means not one and not the other.)
Kolokace
either side
|either hand
|either option
Témata
grammar
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- There are trees on either side of the road.
- You may choose either option.
- She held a bag in either hand.
Učební příklady
- There is a shop on either side.
- You can take either bus.
- He has a ring on either hand.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
either
IPA
GB/ˈiðɚ/
US/ˈiðɚ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
either (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (either)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: either
- Plural: eithers
Příbuzná slova
Forms
eithers
noun
Negative and opposite forms
neither
conjunction A2
Výrazy
either way
1/ˈiðɚ wˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
regardless of the choice made
No matter which choice you make, the result is the same.
Příklady
- Either way, we’ll have to wait until tomorrow.
- It might rain or snow, but either way we’ll still go hiking.
either … or …
2/ˈiðɚ ˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase
offering two options only
Used to show there are only two choices.
Příklady
- You can either have tea or coffee.
- Either we leave now or we’ll be late.
on either side (of)
3/ˈɔn ˈiðɚ sˈaɪd əv/
fixed phrase
on both sides of something
On both sides of something.
Příklady
- There are shops on either side of the street.
- He was surrounded by guards on either side of him.