Used in a Sentence

either

How to use either in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for either.

Editorial note

Therefore, don't expect the comments to, either. Welcome to the world we now live in.

Examples17
Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

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"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of either gathered in one view.

adverb

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"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for either.

adverb

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"

Example sentences

1

Therefore, don't expect the comments to, either. Welcome to the world we now live in.

2

In either case, you can't move forward without speaking to an attorney. And don't you dare think for one second that you can "just talk to the CEO first."

3

And either type of friend will occasionally, if not often, expect you to make the plans. That's what happens in a mutual friendship.

4

Many employees either don't realize this or they don't have the stomach for it. If you find yourself in this position, my advice is to play the game and see it through.

5

Why should Facebook - or any competitor - do either of these things? Seems to me like they acted pretty reasonably here.

6

Not having either, unfortunately, leads to experiences exactly like what the OP had.

7

Sam Odio is either the worst kind of stealing hypocrite out there, or he's genuinely living in a cardboard box under a bridge giving all his money away to charity. I think I can guess which one is the case.

8

I told the headhunter that, especially because this was a public company, in my view the job would have to report either directly to the board, or to the CEO with a dotted line to the board; I explained why. The headhunter said he thought that would be a problem but would check.

9

They have trouble finding anyone to get the work done, whether it's employees, contractors, or vendors, either for services or products. Perfect example right now: I know of two large companies whose customers are demanding that they be able to enter their orders on the internet.

10

[1] It wasn't just me either, by the time I left, %60 of the team had already gotten internal transfers or resigned. I was being loyal, and went to HR to try and get some advice or mediation, but despite being promised confidentiality, the notes of my meeting with the HR rep were forwarded to my boss.

11

Those of you suggesting an alias are either being disingenuous or missing the point entirely. [0] Meaning individuals, of whatever gender/race/class/whatever, that are likely to be reading HN. [1] If you don't believe me, ponder for a moment sentences like, "But I like Negroes just fine!"

12

Truly outstanding candidates need to justify the time investment for either option and very few companies have the kind of gravitas that would justify it. Anything written without supervision will be of questionable provenance at best.

13

One possible compromise would be to display either a number or simple graphic that approximates point totals instead of displaying them explicitly. Also, I've been planning to write a longer blog post on the following, but given that I've had no time lately and am not likely to have any soon, I'll just float the idea here.

14

Insurance rates are high despite companies never actually helping you when you need it, gas is expensive as hell and is clearly being gamed in the commodities market, and commuting is bullshit as white-collar work becomes either redundant or distributed. Our parents set our city planning up for failure.

15

You will either have something going from your side project or you will have enough money saved to legitimately work full time on something without worrying about bills As far as the idea, go for something as boring as possible. Preferably something that someone else is already paying money for but that the incumbent product is shitty or lacking in some major way.

16

This is still a board for entrepreneurs before it is a board for hackers, but some of the more out-there John Galt type stuff will now get picked apart and downvoted, or even just ignored, where before you either clucked your tongue in agreement, remained silent, or donned your flame suit.

17

We don't like having to decline hundreds of dollars of revenue either, but we have the experience of losing hundreds of millions to fraud and know that some revenue just isn't worth the risk. We respect that you might not agree with this, but don't feel the need to spend additional resources paying for our computer programmers, underwriters, lawyers, and accountants to give you an expensive education in the realities of e-commerce on our nickel."

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use either in a sentence?

Therefore, don't expect the comments to, either. Welcome to the world we now live in.

What does either mean?

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"

What part of speech is either?

either is commonly used as adverb.