01 Word definition

either

6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants

Is EITHER a word?

Yes. EITHER is a 6-letter adverb. after a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like ‘likewise’ or ‘also’ Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell EITHER?

E-I-T-H-E-R

EITHER contains 6 letters, begins with E, and ends with R.

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Meaning and definition

1adverb

  1. after a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like ‘likewise’ or ‘also’

    “he isn't stupid, but he isn't exactly a genius either”
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score9points
Words With Friends8points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is EITHER spelled?

E1I2T3H4E5R6
Starts withEITFirst 3 letters
Ends withHERLast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats E
Vowel balance3 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play EITHER?

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FAQ Quick answers

About EITHER.

How do you spell EITHER?

EITHER is spelled E-I-T-H-E-R. It contains 6 letters.