Either - REF

Either (adjective/conjunction):Meaning (adjective): Used to refer to one of two options or possibilities; each of two.

Examples (adjective):

  1. You can choose either the red shirt or the blue one.
  2. The restaurant offers either vegetarian or non-vegetarian options.
  3. She could take either the morning or the afternoon train.

Synonyms (adjective): One, each, any, both.

Antonyms (adjective): Neither, none, not any.

Meaning (conjunction): Introduces a choice between two options; used to show alternatives.

Examples (conjunction):

  1. You can have tea either with milk or without.
  2. We can go to the park either today or tomorrow.
  3. Either you study harder, or you won't pass the exam.

Synonyms (conjunction): Or, or else, whether.

Antonyms (conjunction): Neither, nor, not.

Collocations (adjective/conjunction):

  1. Either way: You can choose to drive or take the train, it's up to you either way.
  2. Either option: You can select either option depending on your preference.
  3. Either side: The parking lot has spaces available on either side of the building.

Idioms (adjective/conjunction):

  1. Either/or: It's an either/or situation – you can have pizza or pasta for dinner.
  2. Neither fish nor fowl: The book's genre was neither fish nor fowl, making it hard to categorize.
  3. Between the devil and the deep blue sea: She felt caught between the devil and the deep blue sea with the tough decision.

Expressions (adjective/conjunction):

  1. Either... or: You must choose either studying hard or failing the course.
  2. Either/or scenario: The manager presented the team with an either/or scenario.
  3. Either side of: The town is located on the river's either side.

Phrases (adjective/conjunction):

  1. On either hand: There are shops and restaurants on either hand as you walk down the street.
  2. Either alternative: Weigh the pros and cons of either alternative before making a decision.
  3. In either case: You should contact us if you have questions in either case.

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