Definition of the word either

Definition of the word either

Pronunciation of vocabulary either

eitherconjunction
mỗi, một, cũng phải thế
/ˈʌɪðə//ˈiːðə/

Origin of the word either

The word "either" has a fascinating history. It comes from Old English "öþr" or "ōþer," meaning "also" or "in addition to." This word is a short form of "ōþer wæ PAS" which translates to "another passage" or "an additional path." Over time, the meaning of "either" shifted to mean "one or the other" or "either A or B." In the 12th century, the word began to be used as a conjunction, connecting two alternatives, and in the 15th century, it started to be used as an adverb, indicating a choice between two options. Today, "either" is a common word in the English language, used to indicate a decision between two alternatives.

Vocabulary summary either

type adjective

meaning each (of two), one (of two)

example if you don't take it, I shan't either: if you don't take that, I won't take it either.

example either come in or go out

example either drunk or mad

meaning both

example on either side: on each side, on either side; on both sides

type noun

meaning each person (in two), each thing (in two); one person (in two); one thing (in two)

example if you don't take it, I shan't either: if you don't take that, I won't take it either.

example either come in or go out

example either drunk or mad

meaning both (people, things)

example on either side: on each side, on either side; on both sides

Example of vocabulary eithernamespace

one or the other of two; it does not matter which

cái này hoặc cái kia trong hai; cái nào không quan trọng

You can park on either side of the street.
Bạn có thể đỗ xe ở hai bên đường.
You can keep one of the photos. Either of them—whichever you like.
Bạn có thể giữ một trong những bức ảnh. Một trong số đó - bất cứ điều gì bạn thích.
There are two types of qualification—either is acceptable.
Có hai loại bằng cấp - hoặc đều được chấp nhận.
You can either take the train or the bus to reach your destination.
Bạn có thể đi tàu hoặc xe buýt để đến đích.
I'd like either chicken or fish for my dinner tonight.
Tôi muốn ăn thịt gà hoặc cá cho bữa tối nay.

each of two

mỗi trong hai

The offices on either side were empty.
Các văn phòng ở hai bên đều trống rỗng.
There's a door at either end of the corridor.
Có một cánh cửa ở hai đầu hành lang.