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Either Definition & Meaning

1. Either can be used to indicate a choice between two options.

Example: You can either come with us or stay at home.

2. Either can be used to indicate one of two possibilities.

Example: Either she forgot her keys or she lost them.

3. Either can be used to indicate a negative statement.

Example: I don't like either of those options.

4. Either can be used to emphasize that there are no other options.

Example: You can either do it now or not at all.

5. Either can be used to indicate a combination of two things.

Example: The cake can be either chocolate or vanilla.

Examples of the word either used in sentences.

  • You can either walk to the store or take a bus.
  • Either you turn off the TV or wear headphones, please.
  • Either my sister or my brother will come with us to the zoo.
  • I don't like either coffee or tea, I prefer hot chocolate.
  • There are two options for lunch, either salad or sandwich.
  • I can either go to the gym or stay home and watch TV tonight.
  • I'm not sure which shirt to wear, either the blue or the green one.
  • She either wants to order pizza or cook pasta for dinner.
  • He can either take the bus or ride his bike to work this morning.
  • Do you want to meet at noon or later in the evening? We can do either.
  • Either we finish this project by Friday, or we risk missing the deadline altogether.
  • Do you prefer the blue or the red shirt? Either one would look great on you.
  • My sister and I can't agree on what to eat for dinner, so we'll either have to compromise or cook separate meals.
  • I'm trying to decide whether to study abroad or stay close to home for university. I'm torn because either option has its benefits.
  • I can either go for a run or do some yoga to start my day off right.
  • Either way, we need to find a solution to the problem before it gets worse.
  • I couldn't decide either to watch a movie or read a book before going to bed.
  • Either we can have dinner at home or go out to eat at a restaurant tonight.
  • I'm not sure either if I want to study abroad or find a job in my hometown.
  • You can either send me an email or give me a call to discuss the details.
  • Either you choose to pursue your dreams or continue living a mundane life filled with regret.
  • I didn't bring either my phone or my charger, so I'm completely cut off from the world.
  • Either his success has gone to his head, or he was always this arrogant.
  • Neither the government nor the public is willing to compromise on this issue.
  • I can't decide whether to attend the party or stay home and catch up on my work.
  • "Either we reduce carbon emissions, or we face an irreversible ecological disaster." (Environment)
  • "I can't decide which restaurant to go to, either Italian or Thai cuisine would be delicious." (Food)
  • "We can either take the scenic route or the highway, but we need to reach our destination on time." (Travel)
  • "Either we find a way to compromise, or this negotiation will be fruitless." (Negotiations)
  • "He didn't study enough for the exam, so either he fails or he'll have to cheat." (Education)
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