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Neither vs. Nither
Neither
/ˈnaɪðə/
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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.
Synonyms:
none
Antonyms:
either
both
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Nither
/ˈnaɪðər/
An archaic or dialectal term meaning 'neither', used to denote 'not the one nor the other of two people or things'.
Examples:
Synonyms:
neither
Antonyms:
both
either
Ways to tell them apart:
Neither is the standard spelling and is often used in both American and British English.
Nither is a less common variation and can be considered a dialectal or older form of
neither
.
If you
re unsure which one to use, choose
neither' as it is widely accepted.
Remember
neither
with the
e
serves in the same way as
either
, its positive counterpart.
Nither may appear incorrect in modern formal writing, so double-check your intended spelling.
When to use neither:
When to use nither:
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