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either
/ˈaɪðər/
[/ˈaɪðər/]
one or the other of two
Intermediatedeterminer
Definition
One or the other of two people or things; also used in 'either...or'.
Example
Take either road; both lead home.
Take either road; both lead home.
Etymology
From Old English 'ægðer', meaning 'each of two'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for two options and in negative agreement ('me either').