EITHER Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

either 1 of 2

adverb

Definition of either

as in then

in addition to what has been said you won't convince them, and, in fact, I don't agree either!

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either

2 of 2

adjective

as in any

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Recent Examples of either

Adverb

So, don’t get too deep or close to beds, but don’t set up too far away, either. — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 Miami will be the heavy favorite in Palo Alto next week but having actual game film to watch leading up to the game certainly doesn’t hurt, either. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Adjective

Or that having two pro leagues forces players into an either or decision. — Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025 Shelter insecurity and housing cost do not have to be an either or solution. — Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for either

Recent Examples of Synonyms for either

Adverb

The table then stows away, and the bench cushions rearrange to create a side-facing love seat positioned perfectly for viewing the drop-down projection screen just above the entryway.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
For your 9-to-5, try them with a button-up shirt and trousers, then pair them with a midi dress and cardigan or a cashmere crewneck, jeans, and trench coat on weekends for a welcome dose of juxtaposition.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of then

Adverb

Justices ruled this morning that the president can dismiss members of most independent agencies without cause, but that the US central bank is different — and that besides, the administration had denied Cook due process.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 June 2026
And besides, at home, there would be no screaming crowd to film when the phone was no longer necessary for streaming.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026

Definition of besides

Adjective

After wrapping up its longest monthly losing streak on Wall Street in more than a decade, Google has started September by giving investors several reasons for optimism.

— MacKenzie Sigalos,Drew Troast, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Just Monday, Mozeliak announced a front-office realignment, beefing up the group’s assistant general manager total to four while firing several scouts and crosscheckers.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of several

Adverb

Crump also made a Facebook post about the Blytheville incident on Saturday, which had been shared more than 4,000 times as of Sunday afternoon.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
Her conversation with John also divulges the depths of his entwinement with current ring-bearer Hal Jordan, via a flashback to when John was a baby, in the all-important year of 1986.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of also

Adjective

Duhamel cycled through various versions of names based on the artists in Fergie’s dream.

— Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Improving technology and travel search engines also give travelers more transparency into price deals for various destinations at particular times of year, experts said.

— Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of various

Adverb

Wearing something slightly more playful also helped keep the whole day from feeling too serious or dramatic.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
Bonnell also uses a belt drive as standard equipment for quieter, lower-maintenance operation, with an optional 520 chain conversion available for riders who prefer a more traditional setup.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026