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Meaning of neither
The primary meaning of the word "neither" is to indicate that two or more things are not applicable or true.
Etymology of neither
The word "neither" has its roots in Old English, derived from "ne" (not) and "þær" (there), which combined to form "neþær", later evolving into "neither"
Historically, the word has been used to indicate the negation of two or more alternatives, with its meaning and usage remaining relatively consistent over time
Synonyms
nor
none
no one
nobody
nothing
either
not either
no
none of
neither of
not one
no single
zilch
zip
zero
nil
none whatsoever
none at all
no part
no portion
excluding
excluding both
omitting
barring
excepting
leaving out
both not
one not
the other not
neither one
neither of them
none of them
no single one
nothing whatsoever
nothing at all
Definitions
- Used to indicate that two or more things are not applicable or true, often used to clarify or emphasize a negative statement
- Used to introduce a negative statement about two or more things, indicating that none of them is true or applicable
- Used in a sentence to connect two negative alternatives, indicating that neither option is acceptable or true
Usage Examples
- I don't like coffee, and neither does my sister, indicating that neither of us likes coffee
- Neither of us wants to go to the movies tonight, emphasizing that both options (going to the movies) are not desired
- I'm not going to the party, and neither is John, indicating that neither person is attending the party