Where do we use either and whether?

“Either / or” usually implies there is a choice to be made between two (of whatever is being pointed out.) “Whether / or” indicates “no matter” what the person’s preference is…”

Where do we use whether in a sentence?

We use whether, not if, before a to-infinitive:

• I’m not sure whether to get a new laptop.
• We have to accept that they are part of our lives, whether we like it or not.
• She has to decide whether she is going to accept the job or not.
• I want to find out whether/if the rooms have a shower or not.

Is there a word wether?

Wether now typically refers to a castrated male sheep, although the word initially had the meaning of simply “a male sheep,” without any indication of its reproductive abilities. Wether serves as the second component of the word bellwether (“one that takes the lead or initiative” or “an indicator of trends”).

How do you say the word either?

Using English phonetics, [ EE-ther ] and [ AHY-ther ] are both correct.

How do you use the word either instead?

Either is used when referring to a choice between two options. For example, “ Either one deserves to win.” Or, “Either you leave, or I will phone the police.” It can also be used in a negative way, instead of the words also or too. So, if you’re familiar with these words, you can mostly use either instead and the meaning will remain the same.

Is the verb either/or singular or plural?

If the pairings “either/or” (often the “either” is omitted) or “neither/nor” form part of the subject of a verb and both elements are singular, then the verb is singular too. For example: Neither Mark nor Dawn is at the function.

What is the difference between the words either and neither?

(They contrast with the word both.) The word either can be a pronoun or an adjective (more specifically, a determiner, which is a kind of adjective). Either means one or the other of two things. Either is a singular concept. The word neither can also be a determiner or a pronoun.

Is either a pronoun or an adjective?

The word either can be a pronoun or an adjective (more specifically, a determiner, which is a kind of adjective). Either means one or the other of two things. Either is a singular concept. The word neither can also be a determiner or a pronoun.