EITHER Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

either 1 of 2

adverb

Definition of either

as in then

in addition to what has been said you won't convince them, and, in fact, I don't agree either!

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Relevance

either

2 of 2

adjective

as in any

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of either

Adverb

Similarly, styrofoam packaging and packing peanuts are usually not accepted either. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026 Lots of catchers and Giants second baseman Luis Arráez are presumed available, but the Braves don’t need either. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

Adjective

Or that having two pro leagues forces players into an either or decision. — Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025 Shelter insecurity and housing cost do not have to be an either or solution. — Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for either

Recent Examples of Synonyms for either

Adverb

Most, though not all, virus experts think the best evidence indicates the virus jumped from bats to other animals, and then to humans at a Wuhan market.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Paul Peschisolido became Fulham’s first £1million signing, then Chris Coleman arrived for £2m — fees that had been unimaginable in the third tier.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of then

Adverb

Justices ruled this morning that the president can dismiss members of most independent agencies without cause, but that the US central bank is different — and that besides, the administration had denied Cook due process.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 June 2026
And besides, at home, there would be no screaming crowd to film when the phone was no longer necessary for streaming.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026

Definition of besides

Adjective

Crime has been down considerably across the city this year, despite several high-profile events occurring in recent months.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
After several Zoom calls, Nahmias flew to Charlotte without cameras, spending a few days simply getting to know Olive and her family.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of several

Adjective

Dubai International Airport, a central global transport hub, was forced to temporarily close in March, while various airlines, including British Airways and Emirates paused flights to the destination.

— Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
This move continues their strategy of bolstering their pitching pipeline through various acquisition methods.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of various

Adverb

Travelling between matches becomes much more difficult when the tournament is spread across multiple countries.

— The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 22 July 2026
That case focused mostly on the details of the knife attack itself; the federal one delves more into questions of motive.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026