either 1 of 2

adverb

Definition of eithernext
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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either

2 of 2

adjective

as in any

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Recent Examples of either
Adverb
This isn't Cloud's first time acting as a courtside moral crusader, either. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026 The frequency of their matchups hasn’t brought peace between the teams either. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 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
  1. then
  2. any
  3. besides
  4. several
  5. also
  6. various
  7. more
Adverb
  • There’s also little hope that a Democratic majority would confirm a Supreme Court nominee — should a vacancy arise — after then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s blockade of Merrick Garland during the Obama years.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • For years, hospitals have been buying and building outpatient centers, and then funneling more care to them.
    — Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of then
Adjective
  • In another Tuesday morning tweet, the president denied even knowing any the women who have spoken out.
    — Benjamin Hart, Daily Intelligencer, 12 Dec. 2017
  • The first thing to do is remove any the things that attract the skunk.
    — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2017
Definition of any
Adverb
  • People don't want to go around changing their Clocks anymore and, besides, far and away, most people like having an hour of extra sunlight in the evening, rather than in the morning.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • And besides, there’s a theory that, with the meow, the cats were evolving to imitate us.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of besides
Adjective
  • In several messages quoted in the ruling, Seaver allegedly threatened Nozell and other people connected to Parton’s estate.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh shared several sobering injury updates Monday in the wake of Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of several
Adverb
  • The public health agency also said no biological safety breaches or laboratory accidents occurred at the facility.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Over time, these follower nations also become too expensive for manufacturing, and so factories shift to nations even further along the frontier.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of also
Adjective
  • The duo leaves us there for nearly six minutes, sending drone clouds of various textures while Schwendener’s voice drifts through the distant fog.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Negotiations ran right up until the deal was unanimously approved during Tuesday’s marathon City Commission meeting and budget hearing, with Underline leaders agreeing to the city’s various asks.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of various
Adverb
  • Ultimately, after he was found out to be a con artist, according to his critics, Minnesota media appears to be more so upset that Jamal was not acting in the Somali community’s best interests.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
  • While the completion of the structure marks an important achievement, the more important test is still ahead, as official commissioning is planned for November, after the remaining construction work is completed.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
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“Either.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/either. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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