Does neither mean "two"? Neither is most often used to mean "not one or the other of two people or things" or "not one and not the other of two people or things."

When a clause with neither or nor is used after a negative clause, we invert the subject and the verb after neither and nor: He hadn’t done any homework, neither had he brought any of his books to class.

Usage Note: According to the traditional rule, neither is used only to mean "not one or the other of two." To refer to "none of several," none is preferred: None (not neither) of the three opposition candidates …

When offered a choice between two things you don't like, you might choose neither. Whereas "either" means you would pick one, neither closes the door on both, saying you do "not" choose "either" one. …

You use neither to refer to each of two things or people, when you are making a negative statement that includes both of them. At first, neither man could speak. Neither is also a quantifier. Neither of us felt …

Jan 20, 2026 · According to traditional grammar, neither should always be construed as a singular (as in the example above). In practice, however, plural construction is often met with, especially when a …

As an adjective or pronoun meaning “not either,” neither is usually followed by a singular verb and referred to by a singular personal pronoun: Neither lawyer prepares her own briefs.

Neither refers to “two things or people that are not the case” or “not one or the other.” It is often used in conjunction with the word nor. For instance, in the sentence “ Neither Tika nor Ike likes to eat sushi,” …

When neither and nor are used to join two subjects, the verb should agree with the subject that is closer to it. Neither my father nor I am going to the meeting.

Definition of neither adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.