 How to use neither and either. The words neither and either are often confused by English learners around the globe. The word either sometimes has a similar meaning as the word neither, but they are often used incorrectly. Below we take a look at the differences, so you can use these words correctly and with confidence. Either and neither as adverbs. When both words are used as adverbs, the meaning is almost exactly the same, neither used to show that a negative statement is also true of somebody or something else. For example, she didn't remember to bring an umbrella and neither did I. I don't like mushrooms, me neither. Either used after negative phrases, to state that a feeling or situation is similar to one already mentioned. For example, Sylvia can't come and I can't either. I don't like mushrooms, me either. Both neither and either are acceptable in informal North American English. Either and neither as determiners or pronouns. When both words are used as determiners or pronouns, they have different meanings, neither not one, nor the other of two things or people. For example, neither answer is correct. Which sweater do you like? Neither, I think they're both ugly. I don't like the first sweater, I also don't like the second sweater. Neither one or the other of two, it does not matter which. For example, you can park on either side of the street. It doesn't matter which side of the street you park on, both sides are okay, you can keep one of the tickets. Either of them, whichever you like. You can choose one of the two tickets to keep, it doesn't matter which one. Each of the two possible choices is okay. Thanks so much for watching. We are ITTT, the leading provider for Tefal and TESOL training courses. If you liked this video, please subscribe by clicking that button down here and click on any of the videos here on the left for more interesting teaching tips for getting certified to teach English abroad and online.