Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
neither
conjunction, pronoun
/ˈniːðər/
Definition
Used to indicate that two options or possibilities are not applicable or true.
Examples
- Neither the manager nor the assistant was present at the meeting.
- You can have neither cake nor ice cream if you want to stay healthy.
- Neither option seems appealing to me.
Meaning
The term ‘neither’ is used when referring to two things or people, indicating that both are excluded from a statement or option.
Synonyms
- not either
- nor
- none
