either
gb/ˈiðɚ/ us/ˈiðɚ/
A2
Inggris
~ 900
Makna
0 makna
conjunction
A2
relation
1
used to show a choice
Used to talk about a choice between two things.
Pola penggunaan:
either [option A] or [option B]
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes use 'either' without 'or' when listing two alternatives, which is incorrect in this sense.
Sinonim
or (Similar in connecting alternatives, but 'either' usually emphasizes the limited number of choices.)
Antonim
both (Indicates inclusion of both options instead of choosing one.)
Kolokasi
either A or B
|either way
|either one
Tema
grammar
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- 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'.
Pola penggunaan:
[negative clause] ... either
Kesalahan umum:
Learners often incorrectly use 'too' in negative sentences instead of 'either'.
Sinonim
too ('Too' is used in positive statements, while 'either' is used in negatives.)
Antonim
too (Opposite polarity; 'too' works in positive contexts, 'either' in negative ones.)
Kolokasi
not either
|can't either
|won't either
Tema
grammar
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Contoh
- I don't like coffee either.
- She can't come tonight either.
- They haven't seen the movie either.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- 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.
Pola penggunaan:
either [singular noun]
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes use 'either' with plural nouns incorrectly when they mean 'both'.
Sinonim
each ('Each' can refer to more than two, but 'either' is limited to two.)
Antonim
neither ('Neither' means not one and not the other.)
Kolokasi
either side
|either hand
|either option
Tema
grammar
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- There are trees on either side of the road.
- You may choose either option.
- She held a bag in either hand.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- There is a shop on either side.
- You can take either bus.
- He has a ring on either hand.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
either
IPA
GB/ˈiðɚ/
US/ˈiðɚ/
Suku kata & tekanan
either (1 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (either)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: either
- Plural: eithers
Kata terkait
Forms
eithers
noun
Negative and opposite forms
neither
conjunction A2
Ungkapan
either way
1/ˈiðɚ wˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
regardless of the choice made
No matter which choice you make, the result is the same.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- There are shops on either side of the street.
- He was surrounded by guards on either side of him.