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either
01
used to introduce two choices or possibilities
Examples
Either wear a coat, or you'll catch a cold.
They 'll either play football, or they'll play basketball.
either
01
one or the other of two things or people, no matter which
Examples
You can choose either option for dinner tonight; I'm fine with whatever you decide.
Either candidate would make a great leader for the company; they both have impressive qualifications.
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each of two
either
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used after negative statements to indicate a similarity between two situations or feelings
Examples
He does n’t like vegetables, and he does n’t like fruits either.
I ca n’t go to the party tonight, and my friend ca n’t either.
either
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used to indicate one of two people or things, usually in the context of a choice between the two
Examples
There are two cafes downtown. We can meet at either.
You can take either of the two buses to get to the airport.
