Eather vs. Either: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 19, 2023
"Eather" is an incorrect spelling. The right spelling is "Either," denoting one or the other of two choices. Always prioritize correct spelling for clear communication.
Which is correct: Eather or Either
How to spell Either?
Eather is Incorrect
Either is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember "Either" begins like "Eight," but with an "r" at the end.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 18, 2023
Recall the phrase "Either this or that" to reinforce the correct spelling.
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Oct 18, 2023
"Eather" sounds like "Ether" which has a different meaning; this can help differentiate.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 18, 2023
Visualize the split road sign, indicating two choices, aligning with "Either's" meaning.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 18, 2023
Memorize the phrase "Either or" as it's a common pairing in language.
Janet White
Oct 18, 2023
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Eather and Either Definitions
Either
Used to indicate a similarity in previously mentioned alternatives.
He hasn't written to me, and I haven't written to him either.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 12, 2023
Either
Referring to two choices or possibilities.
There are restaurants on either side of the street.
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Sep 12, 2023
Either
Used in negative sentence structures to add emphasis.
He doesn't like coffee, and he doesn't like tea either.
Janet White
Sep 12, 2023
Either
Used before the first of two or more coordinates or clauses linked by or
Either we go now or we remain here forever.
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Sep 10, 2023
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Either
Likewise; also. Used as an intensive following negative statements
If you don't order a dessert, I won't either.
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Sep 10, 2023
Either
Each of two; both.
There is a locomotive at either end of the train, one pulling and the other pushing.
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Sep 10, 2023
Either
One or the other of two people or things.
He made me two offers, but I did not accept either.
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Sep 10, 2023
Either
As well.
I don't like him, and I don't like her either.
I know a cheap Spanish restaurant. It's not far from here, either.
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Sep 10, 2023
Either
Introduces the first of two (or occasionally more) options or possibilities, the second (or last) of which is introduced by “or”.
Either you eat your dinner or you go to your room.
You can have either potatoes or rice with that, but not both.
You'll be either early, late, or on time.
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Sep 10, 2023
Either
One of two; the one or the other; - properly used of two things, but sometimes of a larger number, for any one.
Lepidus flatters both,Of both is flattered; but he neither loves,Nor either cares for him.
Scarce a palm of ground could be gotten by either of the three.
There have been three talkers in Great British, either of whom would illustrate what I say about dogmatists.
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Sep 10, 2023
Either
Each of two; the one and the other; both; - formerly, also, each of any number.
His flowing hairIn curls on either cheek played.
On either side . . . was there the tree of life.
The extreme right and left of either army never engaged.
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Sep 10, 2023
Either
Either precedes two, or more, coördinate words or phrases, and is introductory to an alternative. It is correlative to or.
Either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth.
Few writers hesitate to use either in what is called a triple alternative; such as, We must either stay where we are, proceed, or recede.
Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs?
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Sep 10, 2023
Either
After a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like `likewise' or `also';
He isn't stupid, but he isn't exactly a genius either
I don't know either
If you don't order dessert I won't either
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Sep 10, 2023
Either
Denoting one or the other of two choices.
You can have either chocolate or vanilla.
Janet White
Sep 12, 2023
Either
Indicating a non-preference between two options.
I don't mind; either day works for me.
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Sep 12, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called Either?
It derives from Old English "ǣgther," meaning "each of two; both."
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Oct 18, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Either?
Depending on pronunciation, it can be "Ei" or "ther."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 18, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Either?
"Or" is commonly used with "either," forming "either...or."
Janet White
Oct 18, 2023
How is Either used in a sentence?
"You can choose either the red shirt or the blue one."
Sara Rehman
Oct 18, 2023
Which determiner is used with Either?
"Either" itself can act as a determiner.
Sara Rehman
Oct 18, 2023
Which article is used with Either?
"An" can be used, e.g., "an either or situation."
Aimie Carlson
Oct 18, 2023
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