Neither-Either | Commonly Confused Words

Neither

/ˈnaɪðə/

A word used after a negative statement to show that the same thing applies to another person or thing

If you go away, neither will survive.Neither noise, nor breath!You're not alone in this – neither am I.

/ˈaɪðər/

Refers to one or the other of two choices or options

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.

Either often signals an option between two choices, implying one or the other.
Neither excludes both options, meaning not one nor the other.
Think of either with an E for Election, as you make a choice.
Neither starts with an N for Nay, a negative reply.
Remember that either often pairs with or, whereas neither usually pairs with nor.