either
gb/ˈiðɚ/ us/ˈiðɚ/
A2
Англійська
~ 900
Значення
0 значень
conjunction
A2
relation
1
used to show a choice
Used to talk about a choice between two things.
Модель уживання:
either [option A] or [option B]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use 'either' without 'or' when listing two alternatives, which is incorrect in this sense.
Синоніми
or (Similar in connecting alternatives, but 'either' usually emphasizes the limited number of choices.)
Антоніми
both (Indicates inclusion of both options instead of choosing one.)
Словосполучення
either A or B
|either way
|either one
Теми
grammar
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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'.
Модель уживання:
[negative clause] ... either
Поширена помилка:
Learners often incorrectly use 'too' in negative sentences instead of 'either'.
Синоніми
too ('Too' is used in positive statements, while 'either' is used in negatives.)
Антоніми
too (Opposite polarity; 'too' works in positive contexts, 'either' in negative ones.)
Словосполучення
not either
|can't either
|won't either
Теми
grammar
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Приклади
- I don't like coffee either.
- She can't come tonight either.
- They haven't seen the movie either.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Модель уживання:
either [singular noun]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use 'either' with plural nouns incorrectly when they mean 'both'.
Синоніми
each ('Each' can refer to more than two, but 'either' is limited to two.)
Антоніми
neither ('Neither' means not one and not the other.)
Словосполучення
either side
|either hand
|either option
Теми
grammar
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- There are trees on either side of the road.
- You may choose either option.
- She held a bag in either hand.
Навчальні приклади
- There is a shop on either side.
- You can take either bus.
- He has a ring on either hand.
Граматика
Словникова форма
either
IPA
GB/ˈiðɚ/
US/ˈiðɚ/
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either (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (either)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: either
- Plural: eithers
Споріднені слова
Forms
eithers
noun
Negative and opposite forms
neither
conjunction A2
Вирази
either way
1/ˈiðɚ wˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
regardless of the choice made
No matter which choice you make, the result is the same.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- There are shops on either side of the street.
- He was surrounded by guards on either side of him.