̈ɪˈaɪðə adj., pron., adv., & conj. --adj. & pron. 1
one or
the other of
two (either of
you can go; you
may have either book). 2
each of two (houses on either
side of the road; either will do). --adv. & conj. 1 as one
possibility (is either
black or white). 2 as one
choice or
alternative;
which way you will (either
come in or go out). 3 (with neg. or interrog.) a
any more than the other (I didn't like it either; if you do
not go, I
shall not either). b
moreover (there is no
time to
lose, either). øeither-or n. an
unavoidable choice
between alternatives. --adj. involving
such a choice. either way in either case or
event. [OE ógther f. Gmc]