either

Definitions

1. determiner

   One or the other of two things.

   Examples

   • You can have it in either color.
   • Either option would work for me.
2. determiner

   Both of two, each.

   Examples

   • There is an engine at either end of the train.
   • There are roses on either side of the garden.
3. determiner

   Any one of more than two things.

   Examples

   • Choose either of the three seats.
   • Will either of these work for you?
4. pronoun

   One or the other of two people or things.

   Examples

   • He made me two offers, but I did not accept either.
   • I like both cakes, so I will take either.
5. pronoun

   In old use, each of two or more.

   Examples

   • Hardly any ground could be taken by either of the three.
   • Either of them promised to protect the other's honor.
6. adverb

   Also, used in negative sentences.

   Examples

   • I do not like him, and I do not like her either.
   • It is not far from here, either.
7. conjunction

   Used with or to show two choices.

   Examples

   • Either you eat your dinner or you go to your room.
   • You can have either potatoes or rice, but not both.