either
gb/ˈiðɚ/ us/ˈiðɚ/
A2
Inglés
~ 900
Acepciones
0 acepciones
conjunction
A2
relation
1
used to show a choice
Used to talk about a choice between two things.
Patrón de uso:
either [option A] or [option B]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'either' without 'or' when listing two alternatives, which is incorrect in this sense.
Sinónimos
or (Similar in connecting alternatives, but 'either' usually emphasizes the limited number of choices.)
Antónimos
both (Indicates inclusion of both options instead of choosing one.)
Colocaciones
either A or B
|either way
|either one
Temas
grammar
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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'.
Patrón de uso:
[negative clause] ... either
Error frecuente:
Learners often incorrectly use 'too' in negative sentences instead of 'either'.
Sinónimos
too ('Too' is used in positive statements, while 'either' is used in negatives.)
Antónimos
too (Opposite polarity; 'too' works in positive contexts, 'either' in negative ones.)
Colocaciones
not either
|can't either
|won't either
Temas
grammar
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Ejemplos
- I don't like coffee either.
- She can't come tonight either.
- They haven't seen the movie either.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Patrón de uso:
either [singular noun]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'either' with plural nouns incorrectly when they mean 'both'.
Sinónimos
each ('Each' can refer to more than two, but 'either' is limited to two.)
Antónimos
neither ('Neither' means not one and not the other.)
Colocaciones
either side
|either hand
|either option
Temas
grammar
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- There are trees on either side of the road.
- You may choose either option.
- She held a bag in either hand.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- There is a shop on either side.
- You can take either bus.
- He has a ring on either hand.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
either
AFI
GB/ˈiðɚ/
US/ˈiðɚ/
Sílabas y acento
either (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (either)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: either
- Plural: eithers
Familia de palabras
Forms
eithers
noun
Negative and opposite forms
neither
conjunction A2
Expresiones
either way
1/ˈiðɚ wˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
regardless of the choice made
No matter which choice you make, the result is the same.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- There are shops on either side of the street.
- He was surrounded by guards on either side of him.