either
either
one or the other of two choices
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either with Russian translation
either usage examples
Сегодня вы можете выбрать любой из двух вариантов.
You can choose either option today.
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either synonyms
What's the difference between either / both / likewise / or / one or the other / one of two
used to refer to one of two choices
You can take either road.
Ты можешь пойти по любой из двух дорог.
Both answers are correct.
Оба ответа правильные.
means also, in the same way, not choice between two
I like tea, and likewise my sister does.
Я люблю чай, и моя сестра тоже.
Tea or coffee?
Чай или кофе?
means exactly one from two choices; very close in meaning
You may choose one or the other.
Ты можешь выбрать или тот, или другой.
means one item from a pair; very close and simple
Choose one of two doors.
Выбери одну из двух дверей.
more general than either; can suggest one unspecified option
One or another idea will work.
Какая-нибудь из идей сработает.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce either and what this word means
either translation: любой из двух. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce either
/ˈaɪðə/
either translation
любой из двух
either examples
Either answer is correct.
either transcription
/ˈaɪðə/, /ˈiðər/
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either meaning: what does it mean?
one or the other of two choices
either pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
either is pronounced as /ˈaɪðə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
either definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Either answer is correct. Translation: Любой из двух ответов правильный.
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