What does either mean?

One or the other of two; each of two sides. One or the other of two people or things. Also not, used after a negative statement.

How is either pronounced?

UK /ˈaɪðə/, US /ˈiːðər/.

/ˈaɪðə/ · /ˈiːðər/

CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1801 in the learning path

两者任一；两边各一

det. One or the other of two; each of two sides.

两者任一；两边各一

pron. One or the other of two people or things.

两者中的任何一个

adv. Also not, used after a negative statement.

也不

You can borrow either umbrella; both are dry.

两把伞你随便借哪把都行，都是干的。

Students can choose either vocational training or university education, depending on their interests and career goals.

学生可以根据自己的兴趣和职业目标，选择职业培训或大学教育。

either…or…表二选一；否定句末either表“也不”。

What does either mean?: One or the other of two; each of two sides. One or the other of two people or things. Also not, used after a negative statement.
How is either pronounced?: UK /ˈaɪðə/, US /ˈiːðər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.