'either of you' vs 'both of you' vs 'one of you two'
Aug 12, 2010 · The meaning of 'either' is harrasing me. I heard 'either' means 'the one or the other' and sometimes 'both'. Which does the following 'either' mean between 1 and 2? Is there any rule to know the meaning? And is this use of 'either' common? If so, which is more common in conversation or in writing? Either of you is acting like children. 1.
All/All of the days/Either/Either of the days is fine for me
Aug 29, 2013 · I am answering the question about the two variations given by the OP (either/all) and explaining their usage. If someone asked, 'Do any of these days work for you?', then I might reply, 'All of those days are fine for me' or 'Any of those days is fine for me' depending upon the degree of availability and commitment I was offering.
Either of us vs. Both of us - WordReference Forums
Apr 27, 2018 · They are still individuals. However "...than either of us would like" is a common phrase. "Both of us would like" suggests something more concrete, and when used with a verb it would be for a specific activity, not just spending time together: "Both of us would like to go to Ibiza" or "both of us would like to learn to waltz".
Difference between "I don't either" and "neither do I"
Jan 14, 2015 · They're interchangeable, and I think it's fair to say they mean "approximately" (perhaps even "nearly") the same thing. Obviously there's a difference in emphasis. With "I don't either," the emphasis is on the speaker. With "Neither do I," the emphasis is on the negation.
I didn't either / Neither did I | WordReference Forums
Apr 12, 2006 · Person C: I didn't either. Person D: Nor did I. Double-negatives are a no-no in English. So use "either" when the negative is in the verb (didn't) and neither or nor when the verb is affirmative (did). Not even is a bit special. Here's a thread in the Italian-English forum that might help get you started. Elisabetta
I am OK with both/I am OK with either/I am OK either way
Jul 27, 2016 · Hello, My Colleague and I were scheduling a meeting, and he proposed two meeting times for me to choose from. If I am OK with either of the proposed time, which one(s) of the following three would be appropriate as a response? 1) I am OK with both. 2) I am OK with either. 3) I am OK either...
I don't know either vs. I know neither - WordReference Forums
Mar 26, 2013 · Neither is negative, either is not. So you can write: I don't know either (one) - don't know is negative, either is not. or you can write I know neither (one) - know isn't negative, neither is. What you can't write is "I don't know neither" or "I know either."
Either, both and not either, not both. | WordReference Forums
Feb 15, 2017 · I think 'Both' and 'Either' are similiar in their meaning, But I am confused 'Not both' with 'Not either=Neither' Please check out the followings. My conclusion in advance is that Not both is not the same as Not either=Neither For example, There are two things. You can't use both (of them) You can't use all (of them) You can't use everything
whether or <vs> either or - WordReference Forums
Jun 17, 2012 · I think "whether or" and "either or" have similar meaning each other. I want to catch the difference between these two expressions, and I want to know which expression between two expressions is more natural. Any explanation which helps understanding the difference between "whether" and "either" will be grateful. Here are two expressions below ...
Either = "one or the other" and "both" - WordReference Forums
Aug 28, 2017 · Descriptive: either has the meaning of "both." There are chairs [to/on/at] either side of the table /Chairs extend either side of the table = [to/on/at] both sides of the table. This is the only meaning. Your example is descriptive. As permission or as a command: Optional: either has the meaning of "any [side you choose]." -> You may put the ...