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

Retailers’ reputations as poor environments for technology innovation is not unjustified, but their behavior is not completely irrational either. — Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Citadel spokesperson David Millar did not provide further specifics about the future of the cottage either. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 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

As bystanders began to arrive at the crash site, Garcia tried to take several cars, prosecutors said.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
The petition says the property has been in violation of city code for over five years and the owner has received several citations for various issues including roof disrepair, unattended vegetation growth, trash and graffiti.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Definition of several

Adverb

Peyton also sits on the Legislature’s Anti-Crime, DEI, Justice & Law Enforcement and Land Use committees, as well as several ad hoc committees.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
The team also found that residents in the Sardinian Blue Zone had higher levels of curiosity and receptiveness to new ideas in general, and were more adept at understanding and sharing their emotions.

— Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026

Definition of also

Adjective

As the days went on, Mainoo cut a forlorn figure walking through various mixed zones, often being among the first to board the team bus.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Joe Hendry also secured a non-title victory over Dominik Mysterio amidst various interferences.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 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