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Nither vs. Neither

Nither

/ˈnaɪðər/
An archaic or dialectal term meaning 'neither', used to denote 'not the one nor the other of two people or things'.

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Neither

/ˈnaɪðə/
Used to indicate that none of the options are true or applicable.

Examples:

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

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Neither is used commonly in standard English, while nither is a non-standard variation often seen in dialects.
  • Remember that neither contains ei, similar to the phrase either or neither.
  • Nither might appear in dialectical speech where pronunciation is less formal. But for formal writing, stick to neither.
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