Closed 11 years ago. I've searched for whether "either" can be used in a context on which the possible options are made of more than two, and found the answer here over English Language Usage. It …

Mar 9, 2019 · EDITED: In fact, "Does either of you" and "Do either of you" are both used by native English speakers. . But if the subject isn't either of you, you should use a singular verb with either of.

Jun 6, 2012 · Even if or can mean all included, the either seems to indicate an exclusivity. so exactly one of them. But what does either a, b, c, and d mean? Is this even current English? (2) in the same …

Dec 26, 2012 · 1842 Tennyson E. Morris 37 ― Either twilight and the day between. Note that either meaning “both” is the oldest of the various senses the word has come to mean historically.

Sep 7, 2011 · Either is used where one is required and there are multiple options, usually two. It can be used for more than two but it is most often is used for only 2 options.

Regarding this issue, we can treat either and neither together: As a singular pronoun or determiner, either/neither takes a singular verb. Either/Neither (answer) is acceptable. Either/Neither (answer) …

There are two common pronunciations of "either": British /ˈaɪðər/ and American /ˈiːðər/. If Americans are more or less consistent in this regard, then the Brits seem to be freely using both. In fact,

Aug 16, 2019 · “Look both ways [before crossing]” is the standard way of telling children how to cross the road safely. on either side = on both sides You can use either of these expressions.

Jan 7, 2011 · Hence 'are either of you free?'must always be correct. However 'Is either Peter or Paul free?'would be correct, since either is the opposite of 'both' and hence the conjugation 'is' would be …

Oct 18, 2014 · A more natural phrase would be You won't come, either?; using just the voice inflection to form the question. Won't you come, as well? and Won't you come, too? are both correct.