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Descubre cuándo usar 'either' y 'neither' en inglés, sus diferencias, estructuras con negaciones, respuestas cortas y ejemplos claros para evitar errores comunes.

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Discover when to use 'either' and 'neither' in English, their differences, negation constructions, short answers, and clear examples to avoid common mistakes.

Either and neither are key words for making choices and agreeing or disagreeing when you have two options. This short guide explains when to use each one with clear examples.

Either

Use either to say that one option or the other is possible or true. It shows a choice between two things and can be positive or neutral in tone.

Examples

Usage

Either can refer to any one of the two options and is often used in sentences that offer a choice or accept both possibilities. It works with singular nouns and with actions that apply to one option.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'either' to offer a choice?

You can wear either the blue shirt or the red one.

Either option is fine with me.

I will take neither option.

Neither the blue shirt nor the red one fits.

Neither

Use neither to say that not one and not the other option is true or chosen. It denies both possibilities and is used for two things when you want to exclude both.