Is either and neither the same thing?

Either means ‘both’, ‘one’ and neither means ‘not either’, ‘none’. Either is used in negative constructions, while neither is used in affirmative constructions.

Where do we use nor or neither?

A “nor” usually follows a “neither” when they’re used in the same sentence (1). For example, you might say: I like neither hot dogs nor ketchup. You can also use “nor” if you’re talking about more than two items, but you have to repeat “nor” after each element (2).

Can you use either for more than two?

Standard dictionaries generally accept the use of “either” or “neither” to introduce a series of more than two items. Merriam-Webster Unabridged, for example, says “either” can be used “before two or more coordinate words, phrases, or clauses joined usually by or.” It defines “neither” as “not one of two or more.”

Can you use neither for more than 2?

Standard dictionaries generally accept the use of “either” or “neither” to introduce a series of more than two items. However, dictionaries say “either” and “neither” refer to only two alternatives when used as an adjective (“I’ll take either flavor, vanilla or chocolate”) or a pronoun (“Neither [of them] for me”).

What does nor mean in a sentence?

Definition of nor (Entry 1 of 4) 1 —used as a function word to introduce the second or last member or the second and each following member of a series of items each of which is negated neither here nor therenot done by you nor me nor anyone. 2 —used as a function word to introduce and negate a following clause or …

Can you use neither/nor with three things?

Grammarians differ on this point, but there’s a long history of both “either … or” and “neither … nor” being used for three or more items. If you’re writing for a particularly formal publication, though, you might want to stick to just two items when you’re using “either … or” or “neither … nor”.