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either

adverb

After a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like ‘likewise’ or ‘also’

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
E
Ends with
R
Contains
IT
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
A1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)

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adverb

  1. After a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like ‘likewise’ or ‘also’

    “He isn't stupid, but he isn't exactly a genius either”

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Example Sentences

He isn't stupid, but he isn't exactly a genius either
I don't know either
If you don't order dessert I won't either

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