But if you use neither, then make sure your sentence does not have any other negatives preceding it. If you prefer to use a negative, then you want to use either. Need more grammar help? Also, be sure to use my coupon code to get 25 percent off: WritePractice Coupon Code:WritePractice25 ». Check out our ProWritingAid Review. Join over , readers who are saying YES to practice. Building an Author Website. Neither is used with nor to indicate two or more people, things, actions, etc. The following example sentences show this use.
When used as an adverb either means "in addition" and is used after a negative statement. In informal speech either and neither are used in the phrase me either or me neither to say that you agree with a negative statement someone has made. These two phrases mean exactly the same thing. Learner's Dictionary mobile search. Learner's Dictionary. Ask the Editor. Serenity Carr , Assistant Editor. What is the difference between neither and either , and how are they used?
You may borrow either book. You may wear either of the dresses to the party. The following sentence is wrong because neither is combined with or. With either … or and neither … nor, the noun closest to the verb determines the agreement on the verb. These few short rules will help you next time you wonder about either and neither.
Your email address will not be published. English Language Help Desk. Skip to content. Either and neither By Marina Pantcheva If you are unsure how to use either and neither, do not worry much — many native English speakers are frustrated by the same problem. John did not either.
Neither is combined with a positive verb and comes first in the sentence and is followed by the verb.
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