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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

"Either and neither"

Hello, I have a question about usage of "either" and "neither". I know that "either" should be written with "or" but I can not find any difference in meaning between the two sentences. Can you tell me any difference?

1. Well, I think she is either British or American

2. Well, I think she is British or American.

Although #1 might be right in grammar, I have heard of sentences like #2, so I am confused now.

And I have found this conversation,

A: I do not like him.

B: me, either.

But I think that "me neither" is right in grammar, so is it accpetable in spoken English?

Thank you all the time in advance and have a good day.
  

Top answer

1. Well, I think she is either British or American 2. Well, I think she is British or American.

— Mister Micawber

  • 1.
  • Well, I think she is either British or American 2.
  • Well, I think she is British or American.
  • -- Both are right.
  • #1 is merely more emphatic.
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1. Well, I think she is either British or American
2. Well, I think she is British or American.
Although #1 might be right in grammar, I have heard of sentences like #2, so I am confused now.-- Both are right. #1 is merely more emphatic.

A: I do not like him.
B: Me, either.
But I think that "me neither" is right in grammar, so is it accpetable in spoken English? --
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