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either1 conjunctioneither2 determiner, pronouneither3 adverb eitherei‧ther1 /ˈaɪðə $ ˈiːðər/ ●●● S1 W1 conjunction - Either eat some more, or take some of those meatballs home with you.
- You can choose either french fries, baked potato, or mashed potatoes.
► either ... or Grapes are usually either green or red. ► either side (=both sides)· There were tall hedges on either side of the lawn. ► either ... or- A little more cloak and a soup on more dagger. Either that, or he should never try this again.
- Few can afford either the calories or the cost of frequent trips to these gourmet candy stores.
- For better rates you must operate your account either by post or via the Internet.
- Madame, you see, never assumed either ignorance or experience.
- Rhubarb with either mint or lemon balm makes a tart, savoury jelly to serve with lamb.
- The cases seem either petty or arcane, the investigations tedious or motivated by politics.
- Theodora suspected that this was not an exercise that either the Bishop or the Archdeacon had had to perform before.
► an either-or situation► in any/either event- A routine, in any event, has certainly established itself.
- Anyway, in the 1970s, there had been strong unions, and everything I deplored had happened in any event.
- In practical curatorial terms the abstraction of software is, in any event, something of a pseudo-problem.
- It was in any event difficult to see what compromise could satisfy both Buenos Aires and London.
- Ordering her would be ludicrous under the changed circumstances, and in any event, a waste of time.
- Power is, in any event, a serious problem on the Moon.
- The cost will be passed on to their customers, who are all of us, in any event.
- The processes that have been described will go on in any event.
► on either/every hand- Ancient oak gave place to modern pine forest on either hand.
- Gaston was a fishmonger who left evidence of his occupation on every hand he shook.
- Mist curled from the water on either hand.
- The drive is spectacular: gorges and tropical rain forests and waterfalls on every hand, but I thought only of Poppy.
► within two feet/ten years etc either way either ... or a)used to begin a list of two or more possibilities: You add either one or two cloves of garlic. She’s the kind of person you either love or hate. b)used to say that if one thing does not happen then something else will have to: It’s your choice! Either she leaves or I will! £75 seems a lot to pay for a starter motor, but it’s either that or a new car! c)an either-or situation a situation in which you cannot avoid having to make a decision or choiceeither1 conjunctioneither2 determiner, pronouneither3 adverb eithereither2 ●●● S1 W1 determiner, pronoun - Do you have insurance on either one of these cars?
- Sandy's brothers were standing on either side of her.
- There are gas stations at either end of the block.
money that is borrowed► both use this to talk about two people or things together: · Paul and I are both scared of spiders.· I can't decide which dress to buy. I like them both.· Both drivers were injured, but not seriously.both the/these/my etc: · Both the robbers were wearing masks.· Both their parents are doctors.both of: · Both of us felt a little sick after dinner.· Both of the windows had been broken. ► the two of them/us/you spoken both the people that you are talking about: · While the two of them talked about cars, I went into the kitchen to make coffee.· We're taking a romantic vacation - just the two of us.· I want the money to be shared equally between the two of you. ► the pair of them/us/you British spoken both the people that you are talking about - used especially when you are angry or disappointed with them: · Get out of here, the pair of you!· There we were, stranded in the middle of nowhere with no money between the pair of us. ► each use this to talk about two people or things when you think of them as separate: · My wife and I each have our own bank account.each of: · Each of the teams has already won two games. ► each other/one another use this to say that each of two people does the same thing to the other, or has the same feeling about the other: · My boyfriend and I don't talk to each other very much anymore.· The twins looked at one another and giggled.each other's/one another's: · Ron and Joe didn't like each other's girlfriends. ► either use this to talk about one of two people, places, or things, especially when it does not matter which one: · "Would you like tea or coffee?" "Either - I don't mind."· You can operate the controls with either hand.either of: · If you see either of these men, contact the police immediately.· She says she never met either of them before.either somebody/something or somebody/something: · I usually drink either coke or beer with pizza. ► neither not one or the other of two people, places, or things etc: · "Do you want milk or lemon in your tea?" "Neither, thanks."· The game wasn't very exciting, and neither team played well.neither of: · Luckily, neither of the passengers was hurt in the crash.neither somebody/something nor somebody/something: · Neither her mother nor her father knew about her boyfriend. ► mutual: mutual feelings/friends/interest etc mutual feelings etc are ones that both people have at the same time: · The couple were introduced to each other by a mutual friend.· An investment in my company would be to our mutual benefit.· They would meet every week to discuss matters of mutual interest. ► share to both have the same opinion, attitude, interest etc: · They share an interest in 16th century architecture.· My husband and my mother share the same birthday. each one of two people or things► both use this to talk about two people or things together: · We both really enjoyed the evening.· I can't decide which dress to buy, I like them both.· Both drivers were injured, but not seriously.both of: · Both of us felt ill the next day.· Both of the windows had been broken.both the/these/my etc: · Both her attackers were wearing masks and gloves.· Both her parents are doctors. ► each use this to talk about two or more people or things when you think of them as separate: · My wife and I each have our own bank account.each of: · In the cup final, each player gets a medal, even the substitutes. ► either use this to talk about one of two people, places, or things, especially when it does not matter which one: · "Would you like tea or coffee?" "Either - I don't mind."· You can enjoy the view from either window.either of: · If you see either of these men, contact the police immediately.· She says she has never seen either of them before.either somebody/something or somebody/something: · I usually drink either coke or beer. ► neither not one of two people, places, or things, and not the other: · "Do you want milk or lemon in your tea?" "Neither thanks."· The game wasn't very exciting. Neither team played well.neither of: · Luckily, neither of the passengers was hurt in the crash.neither somebody/something nor somebody/something: · Neither Mary nor the doctor was willing to use the word "cancer". ► each other/one another use this to say that each of two people does the same thing to the other, or has the same feeling about the other: · The twins looked at one another and giggled.· We don't see each other so often now.each other's/one another's: · They used to borrow each other's clothes. ► is· Either explanation is possible. ► Has· Has either of them called yet? ► Have· Have either of them called yet? ► either ... or Grapes are usually either green or red. ► either side (=both sides)· There were tall hedges on either side of the lawn. ► either side/end/hand etc- A pipe-freezing kit makes two plugs of ice either side of the joint so that you can cut through the pipes.
- A trained work elephant then moved up on either side, rather like tugs docking a ship.
- Fry bacon, turning until brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes either side.
- On either side of each barrier it leaves similar pockets of high and low cloud cover, of arid and lush terrain.
- On either side of the road are groves of guava trees.
- The guns chattered out either side of our Huey.
- The hall takes up the central bay through the two storeys; the dining- and drawing-rooms are on either side.
- White dunes made walls on either side of them.
► either way- A decision either way on Roe can therefore be perceived as favoring one group or the other...
- But this is virtually impossible to establish either way so long as the argument has to depend on reported behaviour.
- His jeering remarks had hidden barbs, and just went to prove how little he cared either way.
- It is possible to make the argument either way.
- It seems you can't actually lose either way, doesn't it?
- The worker should be comfortable either way.
- They were: offences triable only on indictment; offences triable only summarily; and offences triable either way.
- We could simply alternate between the two algorithms and catch the suspect either way.
► could go either way- It could go either way, as we have seen in previous months of March.
- M., still could go either way.
- The latest opinion poll suggests the vote could go either way.
► in any/either event- A routine, in any event, has certainly established itself.
- Anyway, in the 1970s, there had been strong unions, and everything I deplored had happened in any event.
- In practical curatorial terms the abstraction of software is, in any event, something of a pseudo-problem.
- It was in any event difficult to see what compromise could satisfy both Buenos Aires and London.
- Ordering her would be ludicrous under the changed circumstances, and in any event, a waste of time.
- Power is, in any event, a serious problem on the Moon.
- The cost will be passed on to their customers, who are all of us, in any event.
- The processes that have been described will go on in any event.
► on either/every hand- Ancient oak gave place to modern pine forest on either hand.
- Gaston was a fishmonger who left evidence of his occupation on every hand he shook.
- Mist curled from the water on either hand.
- The drive is spectacular: gorges and tropical rain forests and waterfalls on every hand, but I thought only of Poppy.
► within two feet/ten years etc either way 1one or the other of two things or people → any: There’s tea or coffee – you can have either. We can offer a comfortable home to a young person of either sex.either of Could either of you lend me five pounds?2used to show that a negative statement is true about both of two things or people → neither: I’ve lived in New York and Chicago, but don’t like either city very much.either of There were two witnesses but I wouldn’t trust either of them.3 either side/end/hand etc both sides, ends, hands etc SYN each: He sat in the back of the car with a policeman on either side. There are shops at either end of the street.4either way a)used to say that something will be the same whichever of two things happens or is true: You can get to Edinburgh by train or plane, but either way it’s very expensive. b)more or less than a certain amount or measurement: A few marks either way can make the difference between a pass and a fail. c)used to say that someone or something does not firmly support or want either one of two things: ‘All right, let’s do that,’ said Camille, who didn’t care either way.5could go either way if a situation could go either way, both possible results are equally likely: The latest opinion poll suggests the vote could go either way.GRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb?• You use either before a singular noun, with a singular verb: · Either explanation is possible.• You use either of before a plural pronoun or a plural noun: · I don’t believe either of them.• In formal speech and writing, you use a singular verb: · Has either of them called yet?• In informal speech and writing, people often use a plural verb: · Have either of them called yet?either1 conjunctioneither2 determiner, pronouneither3 adverb eithereither3 ●●● S1 W2 adverb - "Didn't she tell you her name?" "No, and I didn't introduce myself, either."
- "I didn't know you could go skiing in Hawaii." "I didn't either."
- But you can't eat him either, sir!
- Sir Bernard never recovered from the loss either.
- The big bucks have not changed her life much either, Brandt avers.
► either ... or Grapes are usually either green or red. ► either side (=both sides)· There were tall hedges on either side of the lawn. ► me either- "I've never had a broken bone." "Me either."
- And when I go upstairs with somebody, that isn't me either.
- Books and magazines won't grab me either.
- But he, unconsciously, has not spared me either.
- Don't be writing to me either.
- I didn't look behind me either.
- I don't want to talk about me either, but just be what you are.
- Mrs Cigans can not accompany me either.
- No one ever told me either that a stepmother could suffer so badly from empty nest syndrome.
► in any/either event- A routine, in any event, has certainly established itself.
- Anyway, in the 1970s, there had been strong unions, and everything I deplored had happened in any event.
- In practical curatorial terms the abstraction of software is, in any event, something of a pseudo-problem.
- It was in any event difficult to see what compromise could satisfy both Buenos Aires and London.
- Ordering her would be ludicrous under the changed circumstances, and in any event, a waste of time.
- Power is, in any event, a serious problem on the Moon.
- The cost will be passed on to their customers, who are all of us, in any event.
- The processes that have been described will go on in any event.
► on either/every hand- Ancient oak gave place to modern pine forest on either hand.
- Gaston was a fishmonger who left evidence of his occupation on every hand he shook.
- Mist curled from the water on either hand.
- The drive is spectacular: gorges and tropical rain forests and waterfalls on every hand, but I thought only of Poppy.
► within two feet/ten years etc either way 1[in negatives] used to show that a negative statement is also true about another thing or person, or to add a different negative statement about something or someone → neither: I haven’t seen the movie and my brother hasn’t either (=he also has not seen it). ‘I can’t swim.’ ‘I can’t either.’ It’s not an easy car to drive, and at $40,000 it’s not cheap either.2me either American English spoken used to say that a negative statement is also true about you: ‘I don’t have any money right now.’ ‘Me either.’ |