either

6 definitions • 15 examples

used in negative sentences instead of "also" or "too":

I don't eat meat and my husband doesn't either.

"I've never been to the States." "I haven't either."

They do really good food at that restaurant and it's not very expensive either.

used when referring to a choice between two possibilities:

Either candidate would be ideal for the job.

"Do you prefer pork or beef?" "I don't like either."

"Would you like the metal or plastic one?" "Either will do."

either way/in either case You can get there by train or bus - either way/in either case it'll take an hour.

either… or We can either eat now or after the show - it's up to you.

Either you leave now or I call the police!

both:

Unfortunately I was sitting at the table with smokers on either side of me.

used in negatives instead of also or too:

The restaurant has good food, and it’s not expensive either.

one or the other of two:

Either person would be fine for the job.

You can go by train or bus – either way it’ll take an hour.

I left it either at home or in the car.

You can also use either to mean both:

Friends sat on either side of me on the plane.