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Either/Ither
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Ither vs. Either
Ither
A light, volatile, flammable liquid often used as a solvent or an anesthetic
Examples:
Synonyms:
solvent
anesthetic
Antonyms:
water
Either
/ˈaɪðər/
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Used to refer to one or the other of two things
Examples:
You mustn't let that child make that noise
either
.
And yet without a word on
either
side.
I have never seen
either
Mr. or Mrs. Elton.
Synonyms:
one
each
any
Antonyms:
neither
none
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Ways to tell them apart:
"Either" is a standard word in English often used to indicate a choice between two options.
"Ither" is not a recognized standard English word, but may appear as a dialectal variation or misspelling.
Remember that "ither" can sometimes be seen in informal speech or variations, but "either" is the correct form in standard English.
Focus on the letter
E
at the beginning of "either" to remind you it is the established form.
If you're writing or speaking in formal settings, always use "either."
When to use ither:
When to use either:
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