Word Type

Determiner

Pronoun

Conjunction

Adverb

Adverb

The word "either" can be used as determiner, pronoun, conjunction, adverb and adverb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

all both nor

Coordinate Terms

; both each

Derived Terms

either do or die either way either … or either-either either-handed either-or either-way offence

Distinct From

both decision none or

Etymologically Related To

ay whether

Context

after negative conjunctive

Related Terms

neither nor or

Related Terms

alternative aye both both or choice comparison conjunction conjunction or eye eye there like like or longer longer or neither nor one one or or or nor or partner partner there

Synonym Network

both

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