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NYTH-uh/ˈnaɪðə/

Neither means not this one and not that one of two: neither answer is right; neither of us went. Either is one of two (positive/choice). Both means the two together. British IPA often /ˈnaɪðə/.

Meaning

Not one and not the other of two: Neither answer is right. Neither of us went.

Examples

• “Neither child was hungry.”
• “Neither shop was open.”
• “Neither of the keys fits.”

Good to know

neither + singular noun. neither of + plural. Contrast: either / both.

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