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Wordabulary

neither

Pronunciation
Adjective A2 Elementary

Quick answer

Not one and not the other of two things.

"Neither answer was correct, so the question stayed open."

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Usage notes

Usually paired with "nor", as in "neither tea nor coffee".

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "_____ answer was correct, so the question stayed open."

Answer: neither

In your own words, what does "neither" mean?

Not one and not the other of two things.

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