There is no difference except the pronunciation. either means ‘one of them’. Ither means ‘here’. thither means ‘there.
Should I use either or ither?
As determiners the difference between either and ither
is that either is each of two while ither is other.
What does ither mean?
ither. / (ˈɪðər) / determiner. a Scot word for other.
Is ither a real word?
Yes, ither is in the scrabble dictionary.
How do you say either ither?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/J00v7VufNfw
What is an example of either or?
An example of either or is when you are offered either spaghetti or cereal for dinner and are different between the two so you say either or to indicate that both would work. Describing a situation in which there are only two choices.
How do you use either?
Either is used when referring to a choice between two options. For example, “Either one deserves to win.” Or, “Either you leave, or I will phone the police.” It can also be used in a negative way, instead of the words also or too.
Can you say me either?
Both “me neither” and “me either” are acceptable usage in informal writing and speaking, and unacceptable in formal communication. Neither is grammatically correct.
Can you use either for more than two?
Standard dictionaries generally accept the use of “either” or “neither” to introduce a series of more than two items. Merriam-Webster Unabridged, for example, says “either” can be used “before two or more coordinate words, phrases, or clauses joined usually by or.” It defines “neither” as “not one of two or more.”
How do you say either in Canada?
Canadians often side with the British on the pronunciation of lever /ˈlivər/, and several other words; been is pronounced by many speakers as /bin/, rather than /bɪn/; and either and neither are more commonly /ˈaɪðər/ and /ˈnaɪðər/, respectively.
Why do people say either differently?
The majority of the differences between British and American pronunciation can be traced to this period. The reason why the pronunciation /’aɪ. ðə/ even exists is because that’s how a German unfamiliar with the “correct” pronunciation would attempt to pronounce it.
How do you speak tomatoes?
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How do you say either in Australia?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/egC4qPnnLlQ
Does either or include both?
Either/Or In every day language we use the phrase either A or B to mean that one of the two options holds, but not both. For example, when most people say something like “You can have either a hot dog or hamburger, they usually aren’t offering you both.
What is either or neither nor?
1.Either / or – used in a sentence in the affirmative sense when referring to a choice between two possibilities. We can either eat now or after the show – it’s up to you. Neither / nor – used in a sentence in the negative sense when you want to say that two or more things are not true.
What is the difference between either or and neither nor?
Either/Or, Neither/Nor
Both choices are used during comparisons of two things, but the difference is: Either/or is used when making a positive decision between two or more things. Neither/nor is used when the choice is negative or the person wants to say that more than one thing is not true.
Can either mean both?
, loves and learning math and physics. “Either or” means “exclusive or” that means only one, not both.
How do you use both?
As a pronoun, ‘both’ indicates that two items are being discussed and is therefore used in place of the phrase “the two.” The use of ‘both’ to discuss three or more entities is grammatically incorrect. Both samples were measured. (i.e., The two samples were measured.) There were two outliers, and we removed both.
Is either followed by singular or plural?
Using either
Because it refers to just one member of a pair, either must be used before a singular noun. It can also be used with a plural noun or pronoun if followed by of.
Can I say either do I?
-Either do I. -Neither do I. So do I. Me neither.
Is Me neither correct grammar?
The combination of “not” and “either,” often with some words in between, can give the same information as “neither.” But in the short informal response to indicate accord with a negative statement, “me neither” is the correct form.
Is it I cant wait either or neither?
Actually it should be “I neither” which would sound strange. The proper expression is “I can’t wait either.”
Is either only for 2 things?
When used as a conjunction, “either” implies one of two or more elements. However, if it’s an adjective (meaning “one and/or the other”) or a pronoun (meaning “the one or the other”), then “either” implies one of two only.
Is either only for two options?
Either is used where one is required and there are multiple options, usually two. It can be used for more than two but it is most often is used for only 2 options.
Does neither imply 2?
Neither is used to mean none of two or more. Although some suggest that using the word neither with more than two items is incorrect, it has been commonly used to refer to more than two subjects since the 17th century.
How do you pronounce neither in Australia?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/2tVo6vSNkZ4
Is already proper grammar?
Already used with the present perfect means ‘before now‘. We use it to emphasise that something happened before something else or earlier than expected.
How do you say cabbage?
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How do the British say watermelon?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/DdnwumIfF0w
How do the British say banana?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/qur9b-axX4c
How do you say schedule in USA?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/B9H4kyOCiCA
Is it pronounced potato or potato?
Normally, the word potato is exclusively pronounced with a long A (/ej/), in both American and British usage.
How do you speak water?
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Is either or the same as or?
“Either” can be a conjunction, but when it is it always appears together with “or”. It comes before the first of two alternatives linked by “or”: It’s available in either black or white. Either publish this letter or destroy it.
What is both A and B?
Standing alone, the phrase, “both A and B is correct usage. Your second phrase, should you use it, would be, “A and B are both…” because you have a plural subject. Examples: “A and B are both letters of the alphabet.”…”Raj and Rico are both members of the team.”… “Some cuisines are both sour and sweet.”
Does or mean both?
‘And’ means ‘both‘ – ‘or’ means ‘either’. ‘And/or’ means ‘ both or either’.