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Either

/ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/

(after a negative) As well.

📖 Definitions of "Either"

adverb
  1. 1

    (after a negative) As well.

    "I don't like him, and I don't like her either."

pronoun
  1. 1

    One or other of two people or things.

    "He made me two offers, but I did not accept either."

  2. 2

    Both, each of two or more.

conjunction
  1. 1

    Introduces the first of two (or occasionally more) options or possibilities, the second (or last) of which is introduced by “or”.

    "Either you eat your dinner or you go to your room."

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WordDefinition
moreover(conjunctive) In addition to what has been said.
also(conjunctive, focus) In addition; besides; as well; further; too.
furthermoreIn addition; besides; further; what's more (i.e. to denote additional information).
anymore(especially US) Alternative form of any more. [(in negative or interrogative constructions) From a given time onwards; longer, again.]
someOf a measurement: approximately, roughly.
whatsoever(chiefly in the negative) In any way; at all; whatever.
too(degree) To an excessive degree, more than enough indicates that the degree of a quality is more than what is needed or wanted.
alternatively(conjunctive) Used to link a pair of opposing possibilities.
anyTo even the slightest extent, at all.
alreadyPrior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
yetverbIn negative or interrogative use, often with an expectation or potential of something happening in the future.
thatnoun(degree) To a given extent or degree.
namelySpecifically; that is to say.
evenverbEqual in proportion, quantity, size, etc.
morenounTo a greater degree or extent.
likewise(conjunctive) also; moreover; too.
equally(manner) In an equal manner; in equal shares or proportion; with equal and impartial justice; evenly
similarly(conjunctive) Used to link similar items.
mostnounForms the superlative of many adjectives.
equivalentnounSimilar or identical in value, meaning or effect; virtually equal.

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