neither
word
/ˈnaɪðɝ/, /ˈniðɝ/
NY-thur, NEE-thur
/nˈaɪðɐ/
NY-thuh
Definition
Used to show that not one and not the other of two people or things is true, relevant, or chosen. It is often used with 'nor' to connect two negative options.
Usage & Nuances
'Neither' is more formal than 'none' or 'no.' Commonly used with 'nor' (as in 'neither A nor B'), but can stand alone. Don't use 'neither' with more than two options; use 'none' for three or more. 'Neither do I' = 'me too' for negatives.
Spanish: ninguno - ni... ni...Portuguese (BR): nenhum - nem... nem...Portuguese (PT): nenhum - nem... nem...Chinese (Simplified): 都不 - 既不...也不...Chinese (Traditional): 都不 - 既不...也不...Hindi: न तो...न ही...Arabic: لا... ولا...Bengali: কোনোটিই না - কেউই নাRussian: ни тот, ни другойJapanese: どちらも～ないVietnamese: không... nàoKorean: 둘 다 아니다Turkish: hiçbiriUrdu: نہ یہ، نہ وہIndonesian: tidak satupun
Example Sentences
Neither answer is correct.
basic
Neither of them wants to go.
basic
Neither shoe fits me.
basic
Neither Tom nor Sarah could solve the problem.
natural
If you don't like coffee or tea, you could have juice instead of neither.
natural
I'm afraid neither of your plans will work for us.
natural