Meaning & Definition of word "Either"

adjective:

• 1. Used to refer to one or the other of two items.
  • Example: You can take either road to get to the lake.
• 2. Referring to each of two people or things.
  • Example: Either side of the argument has its merits.

conjunction:

• 1. Used to introduce a choice between two alternatives.
  • Example: You can either have coffee or tea.
• 2. Used to give emphasis to a choice between two items.
  • Example: Either option works for me.
• 3. Used to indicate that something is true of one member of a pair and also true of the other.
  • Example: Either of the solutions will solve the problem.

pronoun:

• 1. Used to refer to one or the other of two people or things.
  • Example: Either of the books would be a good choice.
• 2. Used in negatives and questions to indicate a lack of preference.
  • Example: I didn't like either of the movies.