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Negative with either and neither
What's the difference when using either and neither in a negative sentence, for ex. may I say:
"I could see neither of the dogs" , and
"I couldn't see either of the dogs" , is it the same meaning?
Are they always interchangeable?
Thanks.
"I could see neither of the dogs" , and
"I couldn't see either of the dogs" , is it the same meaning?
Are they always interchangeable?
Thanks.
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Interchangeable, although the first might be preferred for its elegance in written English. 'Neither' simply means 'not either'.
- Interchangeable, although the first might be preferred for its elegance in written English.
- 'Neither' simply means 'not either'.
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Interchangeable, although the first might be preferred for its elegance in written English. 'Neither' simply means 'not either'.
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