
Either and vs. Either or - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Jun 6, 2012 · (1) In this question on math.SE a question about the meaning of 'either' before a list which ends with 'and'. The meaning of either a, b, c, or d is from this answer sort of clear in that it means...
What's the best way to use "either" on more than two options?
Closed 11 years ago. I've searched for whether "either" can be used in a context on which the possible options are made of more than two, and found the answer here over English Language Usage. It …
Either of .... (Plural/Singular) - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Mar 9, 2019 · EDITED: In fact, "Does either of you" and "Do either of you" are both used by native English speakers. . But if the subject isn't either of you, you should use a singular verb with either of.
Why are there two pronunciations for "either"?
A few weeks ago, I had a conversation with an individual who told me that pronouncing the word "either" is wrong when pronounced like \\ˈī-thər\\ instead of \\ˈē-thər\\ , but I didn't argue the point b...
Either...or...or...or - WordReference Forums
Oct 10, 2019 · We have a table and some fruits on it. There are two people one of which is being asked by the other one: 1) I will give you either the orange or the banana or the qiwi or the lemon 2) I will …
Is there a rule in British English about how to pronounce "either"?
There are two common pronunciations of "either": British /ˈaɪðər/ and American /ˈiːðər/. If Americans are more or less consistent in this regard, then the Brits seem to be freely using both. In fact,
meaning - Can "either" mean both "any" and "both" - English …
Dec 26, 2012 · 1842 Tennyson E. Morris 37 ― Either twilight and the day between. Note that either meaning “both” is the oldest of the various senses the word has come to mean historically.
Either, as well or too? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Oct 18, 2014 · A more natural phrase would be You won't come, either?; using just the voice inflection to form the question. Won't you come, as well? and Won't you come, too? are both correct.
word choice - Is “either” only used with two options? - English ...
Sep 7, 2011 · Either is used where one is required and there are multiple options, usually two. It can be used for more than two but it is most often is used for only 2 options.
word order - "Should either be" or "should be either"? - English ...
Which is more correct: This rule specifies that an object should be either visible or invisible, but not partially visible. Or This rule specifies that an object should either be visible or inv...