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neither

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/ˈnaɪðər/ · neith-er

Used to introduce a negative statement referring to two alternatives.

Meanings

conjunctionformal

Used to introduce a negative statement referring to two alternatives.

دو متبادل کے حوالے سے منفی بیان پیش کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

نہ تو

na to

Synonyms

nornonenot eitherنہکچھ نہیںکوئی بھی نہیں

Antonyms

eitherیایا تو

Common Collocations

  • neither here nor there
  • neither fish nor fowl

Example Sentences

Neither of the solutions is acceptable.

نہ تو یہ حل قابل قبول ہے۔

na to yeh hal qabil-e-qabul hai.

I want neither tea nor coffee.

میں نہ تو چائے چاہتا ہوں اور نہ ہی قہوہ۔

mein na to chai chahta hun aur na hi qahwa.

She is neither happy nor sad.

وہ نہ تو خوش ہے اور نہ ہی غمگین۔

woh na to khush hai aur na hi ghamgeen.

Easily Confused With

either:Either refers to one of the two, while neither refers to none of the two.

Word Family

neither/nor
conjunctionنہ تو نہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'neither' as a bridge joining negatives.

Visualize two paths diverging, with neither being a choice.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "nǣthær" — not one nor the other

First known use: 12th century

The term has evolved from Old English, where it was used to indicate a selection between two negatives.