either
beginnerA2/ˈiːðər/ · ei-ther
Used to indicate a choice between two options.
Meanings
Used to indicate a choice between two options.
دو اختیارات کے درمیان انتخاب ظاہر کرنے کے لئے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
یا
ya
Synonyms
Antonyms
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.
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💡 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.