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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Recent Examples of either

Adverb

So, don’t get too deep or close to beds, but don’t set up too far away, either. — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 Miami will be the heavy favorite in Palo Alto next week but having actual game film to watch leading up to the game certainly doesn’t hurt, either. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 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

Another shows someone climbing into a helicopter, stepping from a roof terrace, onto the landing gear and then into the cockpit, after appearing to take off their t-shirt to wave and attract the aircraft’s attention.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Originally a Holiday Inn and then a member of IHG’s Crowne Plaza portfolio, the property had fallen into disrepair in recent years.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 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

On the 582nd Sporticast episode, Kurt Badenhausen and Jacob Feldman fill in for Scott and Eben to break down several recent changes atop sports organizations.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Parton has several posthumous projects to look forward to, one of which is a secret song.

— Isabelle Farina, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of several

Adverb

Crump also made a Facebook post about the Blytheville incident on Saturday, which had been shared more than 4,000 times as of Sunday afternoon.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
Her conversation with John also divulges the depths of his entwinement with current ring-bearer Hal Jordan, via a flashback to when John was a baby, in the all-important year of 1986.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of also

Adjective

Sinestro was briefly mentioned last week, as Zoe read an online article about him betraying the Lanterns, for anyone unfamiliar with the comics, the film, or the various cartoons.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
The companies, as well as various distributors, have over the years accused EABL of engaging in anti-competitive practices.

— Martin K.N Siele, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of various

Adverb

One of the more surreal responses to that experience is applause, which ripples through the audience of Paranormal Activity a beat after all the major scares, like rain settling in after a peal of thunder.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
No More, understands that anticipation can be far more unnerving than whatever eventually jumps out of the darkness.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026