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either

US /ˈiðɚ/

determiner, conjunction Foundation · A2 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

after a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like `likewise' or `also'

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

You can pay either by credit card or by bank transfer.

Collocations

  • Easy either tea or coffee
    describing either tea or coffee (after a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like `likewise' or `also')
  • Medium either option works for the team
    describing either option works for the team (after a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like `likewise' or `also')
  • Hard either party may terminate contract upon written notice
    describing either party may terminate contract upon written notice (after a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like `likewise' or `also')
  • Very Hard trapped in an unviable dilemma by either alternative
    to trapped in an unviable dilemma by either alternative, meaning to place in a confining or embarrassing position

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