neither Definition and Meaning in English (neither definition)

determiner
Synonyms:nonenot either
Quick Answer • Definition

Neither definition: Not one or the other of two people or things.

Definitions of Neither

  1. 1determiner(formal)

    Not one or the other of two people or things.

  2. 2adverb(informal)

    Also not; used to indicate a negative response to a previous statement.

Example Sentences

formal

“Neither of the two options is good.”

casual

“I like neither tea nor coffee.”

formal

“Neither of them arrived on time.”

Synonyms

nonenot either

Antonyms

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

neither... norconjunction

Used to connect two negative alternatives

neither oneexpression

Not one of the two

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Neither definition: Not one or the other of two people or things.
How do you translate 'Neither' to English?▼
'Neither' translates to 'neither' in English. Neither definition: Not one or the other of two people or things.
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