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

Billon and his team at Ykone, including CEO, Europe Matteo Baldi, are not standing still in their home continent either. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 By now, most people have either been vaccinated for COVID, have had natural infection or both. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 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

Adverb

Starting first with a country club and then adding more planned developments, Soffer and his partners then transformed nearly 800 acres of swampland into what’s now Aventura.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
If billionaires are not going to change their behavior when taxed in such a fashion — in this case by leaving California — then there is no reason to not dun them next year in the same fashion and every year thereafter.

— Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of then

Adverb

And besides, Ternus argues, even if other companies succeed in their mission of building super-intelligence, users will still want to talk to it on Apple devices.

— Andrew R. Chow, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of besides

Adjective

Prosecutors said investigators also found several other designer handbags, Rolex watches and premium bottles of wine throughout the home.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Such weapons can threaten several targets within the affected zone rather than concentrating their effects on a single point.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of several

Adverb

His streak of games with at least one score on the ground, which began the very game that Achane tore his ACL, also ended at four.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
This includes deliberate misuse by bad actors for cyberattacks, and also situations where humans lose control of advanced AI systems.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of also

Adjective

Officials and spokesmen from around the state and various agencies couldn't be unavailable enough for comment.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Just as in the previous 10 cycles, the current cycle combines economic concerns (including energy prices) and negative stories about incumbents in various offices.

— Ron Elving, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of various

Adverb

Starting first with a country club and then adding more planned developments, Soffer and his partners then transformed nearly 800 acres of swampland into what’s now Aventura.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
And with more help and a better supporting cast, the results likely would have been more favorable.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026