Neither is usually used with a singular verb, as in "Neither one is here." But sometimes, especially when a prepositional phrase with a plural in it comes between neither and the verb, a plural …

Neither allows us to make a negative statement about two people or things at the same time. Neither goes before singular countable nouns. We use it to say ‘not either’ in relation to two …

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 …

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 …

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" …

Nov 1, 2025 · 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, …

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 …