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Neither vs. Nither

Neither

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

Examples:

Neither of us likes cake.She can neither sing nor dance.

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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'.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • 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 youre 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.
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