Eather vs. Either — Which is Correct Spelling?
By Tayyaba Rehman — Updated on March 31, 2024
"Eather" is a common misspelling, while "Either" is correct, denoting one or the other of two options.
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Which is correct: Eather or Either
How to spell Either?
Eather
Incorrect Spelling
Either
Correct Spelling
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Key Differences
Recall "I" before "E" as in "piece."
Think "either this or that," focusing on the "I" in "this."
Remember the phrase: "Either I'm right or wrong," highlighting the "I."
Correct spelling rhymes with "neither," which also has "I" before "E."
Visualize the word "either" as a split road; the correct path has an "I."
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How Do You Spell Either Correctly?
Incorrect: Eather of the two books would make a great gift.
Correct: Either of the two books would make a great gift.
Incorrect: She didn't know if she should choose eather option.
Correct: She didn't know if she should choose either option.
Incorrect: He would be happy with eather the blue or the red shirt.
Correct: He would be happy with either the blue or the red shirt.
Incorrect: You can sit eather here or there, wherever you prefer.
Correct: You can sit either here or there, wherever you prefer.
Incorrect: I can visit on Eather Monday or Tuesday.
Correct: I can visit on either Monday or Tuesday.
Either Definitions
Referring to one or the other of two things.
There's a door on either side of the room.
The one or the other.
Either will be fine.
Used for emphasis in negative statements.
I don't want either option.
Denoting the second or second mentioned of two people or things.
He offered me tea or coffee, but I didn't want either drink.
Used before the first of two or more coordinates or clauses linked by or
Either we go now or we remain here forever.
Any one of two; one or the other
Wear either coat.
One and the other; each
Rings on either hand.
Likewise; also. Used as an intensive following negative statements
If you don't order a dessert, I won't either.
Any one (of two).
You can have it in either colour.
Each of two; both.
There is a locomotive at either end of the train, one pulling and the other pushing.
Any one (of more than two).
One or the other of two people or things.
He made me two offers, but I did not accept either.
(obsolete) Both, each of two or more.
As well.
I don't like him, and I don't like her either.
I know a cheap Spanish restaurant. It's not far from here, either.
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.
You can have either potatoes or rice with that, but not both.
You'll be either early, late, or on time.
One of two; the one or the other; - properly used of two things, but sometimes of a larger number, for any one.
Lepidus flatters both,Of both is flattered; but he neither loves,Nor either cares for him.
Scarce a palm of ground could be gotten by either of the three.
There have been three talkers in Great British, either of whom would illustrate what I say about dogmatists.
Each of two; the one and the other; both; - formerly, also, each of any number.
His flowing hairIn curls on either cheek played.
On either side . . . was there the tree of life.
The extreme right and left of either army never engaged.
Either precedes two, or more, coördinate words or phrases, and is introductory to an alternative. It is correlative to or.
Either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth.
Few writers hesitate to use either in what is called a triple alternative; such as, We must either stay where we are, proceed, or recede.
Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs?
After a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like `likewise' or `also';
He isn't stupid, but he isn't exactly a genius either
I don't know either
If you don't order dessert I won't either
Used to indicate one of two possible alternatives.
You can have either tea or coffee.
Either Meaning in a Sentence
She said that either day works for her to meet up.
Either route will take you to the city center.
Either answer seems correct, but only one is the best choice.
You'll have to decide, because I'm fine with either option.
Either of us could handle the presentation if the other is unavailable.
He hadn't seen either of the movies, so we could watch either one.
Either path leads to beautiful scenery, so you can't go wrong.
Either of these solutions should resolve the problem.
She's talented in either singing or playing the guitar.
You can choose either chocolate or vanilla ice cream.
Either of the two shirts would match your jeans.
Either candidate would make a good leader.
Can either of you help me move this furniture?
Either decision will lead to significant changes.
We can either go out for dinner or order takeout.
I don't mind either way, so you can choose.
Either method will effectively solve the issue.
He could work in either the New York or the Los Angeles office.
Do you want either coffee or tea in the morning?
I could see either of them winning the competition.
She could join either club and be happy.
Either choice has its benefits and drawbacks.
Either you or I should start preparing the report.
You can park in either the front or the back lot.
Either of these roads will take you to the lake.
Either Idioms & Phrases
Either...or
Used to indicate a choice between two possibilities.
You can either stay here for the night or take a taxi home.
Not either
Used to indicate that neither of the two options is considered or acceptable.
I don't like not either of these flavors; do you have anything else?
Either way
Regardless of the situation or outcome.
We can go to the beach or the park, either way, I'm just happy to be outside.
Common Curiosities
What is the root word of Either?
The Old English root is "ǣgther", meaning "each of two; both".
Why is it called Either?
The term "either" is derived from Old English, indicating one or the other of two.
What is the verb form of Either?
"Either" doesn't have a verb form. It's primarily a conjunction, determiner, or pronoun.
What is the pronunciation of Either?
It can be pronounced as /ˈiː.ðər/ (EE-thur) or /ˈaɪ.ðər/ (EYE-thur).
What is the singular form of Either?
"Either" is in singular form.
Which preposition is used with Either?
No specific preposition is paired with "either," but it's often used with "or" as in "either... or...".
Which conjunction is used with Either?
"Or" is the conjunction typically used with "either".
Which vowel is used before Either?
There is no set vowel that precedes "either"; it depends on the context.
Which article is used with Either?
"Either" can be used with both "a" and "the" depending on the context.
What is the plural form of Either?
"Either" does not have a plural form.
Is Either a noun or adjective?
"Either" can act as a determiner, pronoun, or adjective.
Is the Either term a metaphor?
No, "either" is not a metaphor.
Is the word Either imperative?
No, "either" is not imperative.
How many syllables are in Either?
There are two syllables in "either".
How do we divide Either into syllables?
Ei-ther
Is Either a collective noun?
No, "either" is not a collective noun.
What part of speech is Either?
"Either" can be a conjunction, determiner, or pronoun.
What is another term for Either?
An alternate might be "one or the other".
Is Either an adverb?
No, "either" is not an adverb.
Is the word “Either” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
"Either" can be a direct or indirect object depending on its usage in a sentence.
What is the first form of Either?
"Either" doesn't change forms like a verb. It remains "either".
What is the second form of Either?
"Either" doesn't have a second form.
Is Either a negative or positive word?
"Either" is neutral; it's neither negative nor positive.
Is Either a vowel or consonant?
"Either" is a word, not a single letter, so it contains both vowels and consonants.
What is a stressed syllable in Either?
The stress can be on the first syllable as in "EE-thur" or on the first syllable as in "EYE-thur", depending on pronunciation.
What is the opposite of Either?
"Neither" is the opposite.
Which determiner is used with Either?
"Either" itself can act as a determiner.
What is the third form of Either?
"Either" doesn't have a third form.
How is Either used in a sentence?
"You can choose either chocolate or vanilla ice cream."
Is Either an abstract noun?
No, "either" is not an abstract noun.
Is Either a countable noun?
"Either" is not a countable noun.
Is the word Either a Gerund?
No, "either" is not a gerund.
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