Either - translation, pronunciation and examples
either
one or the other of two choices
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When to use either
无论哪种方式
任一选择
任一选项
任一方
任一答案
either usage examples
Similar words
used to refer to one of two choices
refers to two things together, not one of two
means also, in the same way, not choice between two
a conjunction used between alternatives, not a determiner itself
means exactly one from two choices; very close in meaning
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either synonyms
What's the difference between either / both / likewise / or / one or the other / one of two
used to refer to one of two choices
You can take either road.
Ты можешь пойти по любой из двух дорог.
Both answers are correct.
Оба ответа правильные.
means also, in the same way, not choice between two
I like tea, and likewise my sister does.
Я люблю чай, и моя сестра тоже.
Tea or coffee?
Чай или кофе?
means exactly one from two choices; very close in meaning
You may choose one or the other.
Ты можешь выбрать или тот, или другой.
means one item from a pair; very close and simple
Choose one of two doors.
Выбери одну из двух дверей.
more general than either; can suggest one unspecified option
One or another idea will work.
Какая-нибудь из идей сработает.
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How to pronounce either and what this word means
either translation: любой из двух. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce either
/ˈaɪðə/
either translation
любой из двух
either examples
Either answer is correct.
either transcription
/ˈaɪðə/, /ˈiðər/
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either meaning: what does it mean?
one or the other of two choices
either pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
either is pronounced as /ˈaɪðə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
either definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Either answer is correct. Translation: Любой из двух ответов правильный.
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