neither

neither

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈnaɪ.ðə/]

Senses

1. neither (det) — sense 1

Definition: Not one of two; not either; not one or the other.

Example: Neither definition seems correct.

2. neither (conj) — sense 2

Definition: Not either (used with nor).

Example: Neither you nor I likes it.

3. neither (conj) — sense 3

Definition: Nor.

Example: But here thou canst not handle aught, neither make the folk ware of thee, not though thou shout thy throat hoarse.

4. neither (pron) — sense 4

Definition: Not either one of two.

Example: I’ve tried on both shirts, but neither fits properly.

5. neither (adv) — sense 5

Definition: Similarly not.

Example: Just as you would not correct it, neither would I.

Structure of the word

Roots:
  • h₂ey (Proto-Indo-European)
  • kʷ (Proto-Indo-European)

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