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- Why are there two pronunciations for either?
The word either is derived from the Old English ǣgther, which was a short for contracted form of ǣg (e)hwæther, of Germanic origin E-Intro to Old English - 2
- Is there a rule in British English about how to pronounce either?
There are two common pronunciations of "either": British ˈaɪðər and American ˈiːðər If Americans are more or less consistent in this regard, then the Brits seem to be freely using both In fact,
- Either of . . . . (Plural Singular) - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
I've been told that both sentences are correct, so how can I tell next time which form to use, plural or singular? Do either of you have any money I can borrow? Either of the plans is equally
- Either and vs. Either or - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
Even if or can mean all included, the either seems to indicate an exclusivity so exactly one of them But what does either a, b, c, and d mean? Is this even current English? (2) in the same question there is the question about what any one of a, b, c, and d means So I would also like to know what any one of a, b, c, or d means?
- Whats the best way to use either on more than two options?
It says that it is informal to use "either" on more than two options, but is used widely especially in oral communication However, he didn't mention that what is the best alternative to "either" in three or more options in formal context, and hence I posted this question here
- word choice - Is “either” only used with two options? - English . . .
Either is used where one is required and there are multiple options, usually two It can be used for more than two but it is most often is used for only 2 options
- Is the word either required in a this or that sentence?
Understanding “Either … Or” and “Neither … Nor” Or is used between two words or phrases to show that either of two things is possible, or used before the last in a list of possibilities or choices Longmans Dictionary If I say that you can have coffee or tea, I mean that you can have one of these, not both
- grammar - Is Either of the two used correctly? - English Language . . .
The use of either is fine, but not in the way it's currently used It should really be …, with no fruit borne from either (of the two) In other words, the phrase, essentially, needs to be reversed
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