neither

/ˈnaɪðər/ determiner A2 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

Not one or the other of two people or things.

💡 Use "neither" to say that two things are not true or do not happen.

Example Sentences

Neither book is on the table .

Neither of the books is on the table .

Neither of the two shops is open today .

Word in Context

Mark and Sara go to the small cafe near their home . He wants coffee and she wants tea , but neither drink looks fresh today . The waiter says fresh drinks will come in ten minutes , so they sit and talk . After five minutes they decide to walk to another shop .

Common Phrases

neither...nor neither of

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