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Definition of either adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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either

adverb
either pronunciation English ˈaɪðə(r) either pronunciation American ˈaɪðər
either pronunciation English ˈiːðə(r) either pronunciation American ˈiːðər
 
1 used after negative phrases to state that a feeling or situation is similar to one already mentionedPete can't go and I can't either. (North American English, informal) ‘I don't like it.’ ‘Me either.’ (= Neither do I).2 used to add extra information to a statementI know a good Italian restaurant. It's not far from here, either.3 either… or… used to show a choice of two thingsWell, I think she's either Czech or Slovak.I'm going to buy either a camera or a DVD player with the money.Either he could not come or he did not want to. compare orUsage notesUsage note: neither / eitherAfter neither and either you use a singular verb: Neither candidate was selected for the job.Neither of and either of are followed by a plural noun or pronoun and a singular or plural verb. A plural verb is more informal: Neither of my parents speaks/speak a foreign language.When neither… nor… or either… or… are used with two singular nouns, the verb can be singular or plural. A plural verb is more informal.