Either

Indicates a choice between two options, Used for emphasizing a similarity or equality between two things, Used in negative sentences to mean 'also' or 'too'

Either - Betydninger

Indicates a choice between two options

Eksempel: You can either have tea or coffee.

Brug: formal/informalSammenhæng: everyday conversations, written language

Bemærk: Used to present two alternatives or options.

Used for emphasizing a similarity or equality between two things

Eksempel: She is either very brave or very foolish.

Brug: formalSammenhæng: academic writing, formal discussions

Bemærk: Emphasizes the similarity or equality of two things.

Used in negative sentences to mean 'also' or 'too'

Eksempel: I don't like coffee, and she doesn't either.

Brug: formal/informalSammenhæng: conversational English, written language

Bemærk: Indicates agreement or similarity with a negative statement.

Synonymer for Either

any

The word 'any' is used to refer to one or some of a thing or number of things, without specifying or limiting the selection.

Eksempel: You can choose any of the two options.

Bemærk: Unlike 'either', 'any' does not suggest a choice between two specific options.

one

The word 'one' indicates a single item or option out of a group.

Eksempel: You can pick one item from the menu.

Bemærk: While 'either' implies a choice between two options, 'one' simply refers to a single item.

each

The word 'each' is used to refer to every individual or item in a group separately.

Eksempel: Each participant will receive a certificate.

Bemærk: Unlike 'either', 'each' does not imply a choice between two options but rather focuses on individual items within a group.

Eithers udtryk og almindelige sætninger

either/or

Used to present two alternatives or options, indicating a choice between them.

Eksempel: You can either go to the party or stay home.

Bemærk: The phrase 'either/or' emphasizes the exclusivity of the choices presented.

either way

Indicates that the speaker is indifferent to the outcome or that both options are acceptable.

Eksempel: I'll be happy either way, so you decide.

Bemærk: The phrase 'either way' signifies acceptance of both possibilities.

either day

Refers to any of the two specified days, without preference for one over the other.

Eksempel: We can meet either day next week, whichever works best for you.

Bemærk: The phrase 'either day' indicates flexibility in choosing between two options.

either side

Denotes both of two sides or directions, typically used in spatial contexts.

Eksempel: The road has houses on either side.

Bemærk: The phrase 'either side' specifies both sides without favoring one over the other.

either party

Refers to any of the two parties or individuals, usually in a contractual or legal context.

Eksempel: The agreement is beneficial to either party involved.

Bemærk: The phrase 'either party' suggests equality or relevance of both parties.

either one

Indicates a choice between two options or alternatives, without preference stated.

Eksempel: You can choose to buy either one of these dresses.

Bemærk: The phrase 'either one' highlights the selection of one out of two options.

either day now

Indicates that something is expected to happen very soon or imminently.

Eksempel: The package should arrive either day now.

Bemærk: The phrase 'either day now' emphasizes the imminent timing of an expected event.

Either - Eksempler

Either you come with us or you stay here alone.

You can have either the blue or the red shirt.

I can't decide which movie to watch, either action or comedy.

Eithers grammatik

Either - Adverbium (Adverb) / Adverbium (Adverb)

Opslagsform: either

Bøjninger

Adverbium (Adverb): either

Stavelser, Opdeling og Betoning

either indeholder 2 stavelser: ei • ther

Fonetisk transkription: ˈē-t͟hər

ei ther , ˈē t͟hər (Den røde stavelse er trykbetonet)

Either - Betydning og brugsfrekvens

Ordfrekvens- og betydningsindekset angiver, hvor ofte et ord optræder i et givet sprog. Jo mindre tallet er, jo oftere bruges ordet. De mest anvendte ord spænder typisk fra cirka 1 til 4000.

either: 800 - 900 (Ekstremt Almindelig).

Dette vigtighedsindeks hjælper dig med at fokusere på de mest nyttige ord under din sprogindlæringsproces.

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