either


4either

adv

Definition of EITHER

1
: likewise, moreover —used for emphasis after a negative <not smart or handsome either>
2
: for that matter —used for emphasis after an alternative following a question or conditional clause especially where negation is implied <who answers for the Irish parliament? or army either? — Robert Browning>

Examples of EITHER

  1. <you won't convince them, and, in fact, I don't agree either!>

First Known Use of EITHER

15th century

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