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either

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/ˈiːðər/ · ei-ther

Used to indicate a choice between two options.

Meanings

conjunctionformal

Used to indicate a choice between two options.

دو اختیارات کے درمیان انتخاب ظاہر کرنے کے لئے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

یا

ya

Synonyms

oreither oneeither optionیایا توپہلا یا دوسرا

Antonyms

neitherنہ تو

Common Collocations

  • either this or that
  • either way
  • either option

Example Sentences

You can either go to the movies or stay at home.

آپ یا تو فلم دیکھنے جا سکتے ہیں یا گھر پر رہ سکتے ہیں۔

Aap ya to film dekhne ja sakte hain ya ghar par reh sakte hain.

Either he is lying, or he is telling the truth.

یا تو وہ جھوٹ بول رہا ہے یا سچ کہہ رہا ہے۔

Ya to woh jhoot bol raha hai ya sach keh raha hai.

We can either meet today or tomorrow.

ہم یا تو آج مل سکتے ہیں یا کل۔

Hum ya to aaj mil sakte hain ya kal.

Easily Confused With

neither:While 'either' refers to one of two options, 'neither' means not the one nor the other.

Word Family

either
adjectiveدونوں میں سے کوئی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'either' as the choice between two distinct paths.

Visualize a fork in a road where you must decide which way to go.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "āðer" — the other of two

First known use: 13th century

The word 'either' has been used in the English language since the early medieval period, serving to indicate a choice or alternative between two items.