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Old 20-May-2004, 06:38 PM
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grammar q's
can the word "either" apply to a collection of 3 or more things?

like if there was 4 cars in front of you, could you say "i dont like either of them"?
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Old 20-May-2004, 06:43 PM
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Either is 2 things,
either do this...or that..


technically, you cant say "neither" either


why cant u just say
I dont like ANY of them.
lol


anyways, no, either doesnt make sense
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Old 20-May-2004, 06:47 PM
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hahah i know "any" is proper...i was having a fight with a friend about "either" applying to 3 or more
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Old 20-May-2004, 06:50 PM
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ye i agree either is only for two things...
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yup... so its agreed.. your friend is a douchebag! LoL j/k
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