Either

usgb/ˈiːðər,ˈaɪðər/
conjunction

Used to introduce a choice between two possibilities.

You can either stay or leave
Visual representation of "either" - Used to introduce a choice between two possibilities

Often appears as...

  • either or
  • either one
Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "either"
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Choice Implication

Implies exclusivity between choices; selecting one option means not selecting the other.

Illustration for Choice Implication
You must either study law or medicine.
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Equal Probability

Suggests both options are equally likely or possible, doesn't favor one over the other.

Illustration for Equal Probability
It might either rain or snow tomorrow.
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Mutual Exclusivity

Used when the two possibilities cannot both occur at the same time.

Illustration for Mutual Exclusivity
The door must be either closed or open, not both.
Visual representation of the word "Either"

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