either
gb/ˈiðɚ/ us/ˈiðɚ/
A2
Angol
~ 900
Jelentések
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conjunction
A2
relation
1
used to show a choice
Used to talk about a choice between two things.
Használati minta:
either [option A] or [option B]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes use 'either' without 'or' when listing two alternatives, which is incorrect in this sense.
Szinonimák
or (Similar in connecting alternatives, but 'either' usually emphasizes the limited number of choices.)
Antonimák
both (Indicates inclusion of both options instead of choosing one.)
Szókapcsolatok
either A or B
|either way
|either one
Témák
grammar
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- 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'.
Használati minta:
[negative clause] ... either
Gyakori hiba:
Learners often incorrectly use 'too' in negative sentences instead of 'either'.
Szinonimák
too ('Too' is used in positive statements, while 'either' is used in negatives.)
Antonimák
too (Opposite polarity; 'too' works in positive contexts, 'either' in negative ones.)
Szókapcsolatok
not either
|can't either
|won't either
Témák
grammar
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Példák
- I don't like coffee either.
- She can't come tonight either.
- They haven't seen the movie either.
Példák tanulóknak
- 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.
Használati minta:
either [singular noun]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes use 'either' with plural nouns incorrectly when they mean 'both'.
Szinonimák
each ('Each' can refer to more than two, but 'either' is limited to two.)
Antonimák
neither ('Neither' means not one and not the other.)
Szókapcsolatok
either side
|either hand
|either option
Témák
grammar
|core_vocabulary
Példák
- There are trees on either side of the road.
- You may choose either option.
- She held a bag in either hand.
Példák tanulóknak
- There is a shop on either side.
- You can take either bus.
- He has a ring on either hand.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
either
IPA
GB/ˈiðɚ/
US/ˈiðɚ/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
either (1 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (either)
Szóalakok
Noun
- Base: either
- Plural: eithers
Szócsalád
Forms
eithers
noun
Negative and opposite forms
neither
conjunction A2
Kifejezések
either way
1/ˈiðɚ wˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
regardless of the choice made
No matter which choice you make, the result is the same.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- There are shops on either side of the street.
- He was surrounded by guards on either side of him.