Key Differences: both vs neither
- 1Both refers to two things together, while neither refers to none of the two things mentioned.
- 2Both is used in affirmative sentences, while neither is used in negative sentences.
Effective Usage of both, neither
- 1Clarify Choices: Use either to present two options and both or neither to clarify the choices.
- 2Express Agreement: Use both to express agreement with two statements.
- 3Express Disagreement: Use neither to express disagreement with two statements.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of either are both and neither. Use both to refer to two things together and neither to refer to none of the two things mentioned. Use these words to clarify choices, express agreement or disagreement with two statements.