Eather vs. Either: Mastering the Correct Spelling
Edited by Aimie Carlson || By Janet White || Updated on March 12, 2024
"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
Recall the phrase "Either this or that" to reinforce the correct spelling.
Remember "Either" begins like "Eight," but with an "r" at the end.
"Eather" sounds like "Ether" which has a different meaning; this can help differentiate.
Memorize the phrase "Either or" as it's a common pairing in language.
Visualize the split road sign, indicating two choices, aligning with "Either's" meaning.
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Correct usage of Either
Either way, we need to make a decision soon.
I can go to eather the park or the library.
I can go to either the park or the library.
Do you want tea or coffee, or eather?
Do you want tea or coffee, or either?
Either option works for me.
Either Definitions
Used to indicate a similarity in previously mentioned alternatives.
He hasn't written to me, and I haven't written to him either.
Referring to two choices or possibilities.
There are restaurants on either side of the street.
Used in negative sentence structures to add emphasis.
He doesn't like coffee, and he doesn't like tea either.
Used before the first of two or more coordinates or clauses linked by or
Either we go now or we remain here forever.
Any one of two; one or the other
Wear either coat.
One and the other; each
Rings on either hand.
Likewise; also. Used as an intensive following negative statements
If you don't order a dessert, I won't either.
Any one (of two).
You can have it in either colour.
Each of two; both.
There is a locomotive at either end of the train, one pulling and the other pushing.
Any one (of more than two).
One or the other of two people or things.
He made me two offers, but I did not accept either.
(obsolete) Both, each of two or more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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
Denoting one or the other of two choices.
You can have either chocolate or vanilla.
Indicating a non-preference between two options.
I don't mind; either day works for me.
Either Sentences
She's talented in either singing or dancing.
You can sit either here or there.
Either choice seems good to me.
We can eat either Italian or Mexican food tonight.
You can choose either the blue shirt or the red one.
Either day is fine for the meeting.
Either solution will solve the problem.
Either path leads to the waterfall.
Either option will require effort.
Either candidate would make a good president.
Either book would be a great read for the summer.
Either decision has its pros and cons.
Either answer is correct.
He's fine with either movie.
You can use either pen to sign the document.
Either road will take you to the city.
Either choice will lead to change.
For dessert, you can have either cake or ice cream.
She'll be happy with either gift.
You can leave your shoes either by the door or in your room.
She can join us either today or tomorrow.
You'll find happiness either way you choose.
Either team could win the game.
You can call me at either number.
You can visit either the museum or the art gallery.
Either Idioms & Phrases
Either one
Referring to one or the other of two choices.
Either one of these books would be a great gift.
Either side
Referring to one side or the other.
You can park on either side of the street.
At either rate
In any case; anyhow.
We need to decide quickly, at either rate.
Either end
One end or the other of something.
There's a door at either end of the hallway.
Not either
Used to indicate that neither of the two possibilities is chosen or desired.
I don't like not either of these options.
Either/or
A situation presenting two mutually exclusive choices.
You can have either cake or pie for dessert.
Either way
Regardless of the situation or outcome.
Either way, we're going to have to make a tough decision.
Either too
Additionally; also.
I'm going to the concert, and my brother is coming either too.
Either half
One of two equal parts.
You can have either half of the sandwich.
Either moment
At any moment; soon.
The bus should arrive at either moment.
Either example
One of two provided examples.
You can use either example as a guide for your work.
Either as well
Also; in addition.
If you're buying a drink, I'd like one either as well.
On either hand
On one side or the other.
Beautiful gardens lay on either hand of the path.
Either case
In both situations.
Either case will require a lot of work.
Either attempt
Any of the two attempts.
Either attempt at solving the problem is acceptable.
Either suggestion
One of two suggestions.
Either suggestion would improve the project.
Either opinion
One of two opinions.
Either opinion could be correct, depending on the perspective.
Either question
Whichever of the two questions.
You can answer either question on the test.
Either choice
One of the two choices.
Either choice would be beneficial in the long run.
Either outcome
Whichever of two possible outcomes.
We're prepared for either outcome of the decision.
FAQs
Why is it called Either?
It derives from Old English "ǣgther," meaning "each of two; both."
What is the pronunciation of Either?
/ˈaɪ.ðər/ or /ˈiː.ðər/
What is the verb form of Either?
"Either" doesn't have a verb form.
Which preposition is used with Either?
"Of" as in "either of the choices."
Which vowel is used before Either?
Generally, "a" as in "a choice of either."
Is Either an abstract noun?
No.
What is the root word of Either?
Derived from Old English "ǣgther."
What is the singular form of Either?
Either.
Is Either a vowel or consonant?
It is a word, not a letter.
Is the word Either imperative?
No.
Is the Either term a metaphor?
No, but it can be used metaphorically.
What is a stressed syllable in Either?
Depending on pronunciation, it can be "Ei" or "ther."
What is the opposite of Either?
Neither.
What is the first form of Either?
"Either" (it doesn't have verb forms).
What is the second form of Either?
N/A.
What is the plural form of Either?
"Either" does not have a plural form.
Which conjunction is used with Either?
"Or" is commonly used with "either," forming "either...or."
Is Either a negative or positive word?
Neutral.
What is the third form of Either?
N/A.
Is Either a noun or adjective?
Adjective, but also used as a pronoun.
Is Either a countable noun?
No.
How many syllables are in Either?
Two.
How is Either used in a sentence?
"You can choose either the red shirt or the blue one."
How do we divide Either into syllables?
Ei-ther.
What part of speech is Either?
Adjective, pronoun, or adverb.
What is another term for Either?
One or the other.
Which determiner is used with Either?
"Either" itself can act as a determiner.
Which article is used with Either?
"An" can be used, e.g., "an either or situation."
Is Either an adverb?
Yes, as in "he didn't write either."
Is Either a collective noun?
No.
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