The words 'either', 'neither' and 'both' are very useful when comparing two things. The three words have different meanings.
| either | one or the other |
| neither | not one and not the other |
| both | one and the other |
We can use these words to express a choice between two things.
I'll take either piece. I like milk chocolate and I also like dark chocolate.
I'll take neither piece. I don't like chocolate.
I'll take both pieces! I want as much chocolate as I can have!
The word 'neither' has a negative meaning. When we want to make a negative sentence, we can use 'neither' or 'not / either.'
| Neither | I ate neither chocolate. |
| Either | I did not eat either chocolate. |
You cannot use the word 'neither' with 'not.'
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