Either ( adverb , conjunction , determiner )

(As an adverb)

Either ( adverb )

1. Used to introduce the first of two alternatives, the other of which is introduced by "or".
2. Used to refer to one or the other of two people or things.

Origin:

From old english ǣgther, from ǣg "ever" + ther "ther.e"

Examples:

1. You can have either coffee or tea.
2. Either way, the result will be the same.
3. We will either win or lose.
4. Either he is coming or he is not.
5. I'm not sure which book to read, either one sounds interesting.

(As a conjunction)

Either ( conjunction )

1. Used to introduce the first of two alternatives, the other of which is introduced by "or".
2. Used to refer to one or the other of two people or things.

Origin:

From old english ǣgther, from ǣg "ever" + ther "ther.e"

Examples:

1. You can have either coffee or tea.
2. Either way, the result will be the same.
3. We will either win or lose.
4. Either he is coming or he is not.
5. I'm not sure which book to read, either one sounds interesting.

(As a determiner)

Either ( determiner )

1. Used to introduce the first of two alternatives, the other of which is introduced by "or".
2. Used to refer to one or the other of two people or things.

Origin:

From old english ǣgther, from ǣg "ever" + ther "ther.e"

Examples:

1. You can have either coffee or tea.
2. Either way, the result will be the same.
3. We will either win or lose.
4. Either he is coming or he is not.
5. I'm not sure which book to read, either one sounds interesting.