either

The word “either” has 2 syllables: ei-ther.

It's pronounced as /ˈiːðər/.


What is synonym and antonym for either?

In the thesaurus, “either” has 7 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for either along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for either

  • also
  • any
  • besides
  • more
  • several
  • then
  • various

Antonyms for either

  • neither

Meanings of either

  • adverb
    1. (after a negative) As well.
  • pronoun
    1. One or other of two people or things.
    2. Both, each of two or more.
  • conjunction
    1. Introduces the first of two (or occasionally more) options or possibilities, the second (or last) of which is introduced by “or”.

Example Sentences

  • You can either come with us or stay at home.
  • I don't like either of the options presented to me.
  • She didn’t choose either dress for the party.
  • Either you apologize, or we will have to leave.
  • You can have either coffee or tea with your breakfast.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to either, such as: also, any, besides, more, neither, several, then.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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yet

  • also
  • although
  • as yet
  • at this time
  • before
  • besides
  • but
  • either
  • even so
  • even though
  • eventually
  • finally
  • further
  • however
  • in addition
  • in spite of that
  • more
  • nevertheless
  • nonetheless
  • notwithstanding
  • now
  • previously
  • right now
  • so far
  • someday
  • sometime
  • soon
  • still
  • then
  • though
  • thus far
  • to date
  • until now
  • up to now

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