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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either

2 of 2

adjective

as in any

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Recent Examples of either

Adverb

Alison Wilmore of New York Magazine/Vulture isn’t a fan of One Night Only, either. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Most of the ways humans interact with the world aren’t linear, either! — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 7 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

If younger-looking skin is your goal, then Patchology’s Glow Potion Illuminating Superfood Serum is about to become your new BFF.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
The measure also cleared the state Senate and will be signed by Moore on Wednesday, and then it can be placed on the ballot.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 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

Yan bounded off the mound, slapping his hand against his glove several times, after the inning ended.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Moghnie is one of several American citizens who told CNN that their family homes have been destroyed in Israel’s war against Hezbollah, which the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) says is targeting enemy positions.

— Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of several

Adverb

Ormund, cc’d on the mass raven about Aegon’s return from the dead, also decides to stay the course.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
The floods also devastated livestock, with large numbers of cattle lost, dealing a blow to rural communities and raising concerns about disease outbreaks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of also

Adjective

Eco effort The property has invested in a resort-wide recycling program, providing recycling bins at various touch points and committing to all cups, service ware, and to-go containers being made from recycled materials.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Deals like this appear because people buy on impulse, then quickly lose interest for various reasons.

— Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of various

Adverb

For men, the 181 Relaxed and 281 Baggy fits worn by Puth in the campaign capture the shift toward more relaxed silhouettes that consumers are embracing today.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2026
Other, more recent ownership groups in Atlanta, New York and Miami would likely be in favor as well, as would clubs like the LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls.

— John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026