have never either

USAGE SUMMARY

The part of sentence "have never either" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it in a sentence to express that you have never done something, and neither has anyone else. For example, "I have never been to Antarctica, and I know no one who has either."

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59 human-written examples

I have never made either dish.

The New York Times

We have never heard either candidate answer the question.

The New York Times

I have never seen either place, nor have I touched down in any part of Scandinavia.

The New York Times - Travel

I have never heard either of them talk badly about the other".

The New Yorker

Almost all of my students, by the way, say they have never encountered either poem before.

The New York Times - Books

"Norah & Quartus would have him & bring him up but you have never seen either of them.

The Guardian - Books

Most buyers, sad to say, have never heard either LP's or CD's adequately reproduced.

The New York Times - Arts

France's state schools have never provided either halal or kosher meat.

The Guardian - Opinion

I have never said either of those things.

Huffington Post

You have never been either of those things.

Huffington Post

These things I have never understood, either.

Independent

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "have never either", ensure it logically follows a previous statement about a lack of experience or action, creating a parallel negation. This ensures clarity and avoids redundancy.

Common error

Avoid using "have never either" when a simpler negative construction suffices. Overusing it can make your writing sound awkward or repetitive. Consider whether "I have also never..." might be more effective.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "have never either" serves as an agreement marker in negative contexts. It indicates that the speaker shares the same lack of experience or action as someone previously mentioned. While Ludwig AI indicates correctness, its usage should be carefully considered for conciseness.

Expression frequency: Missing

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The phrase "have never either" is used to express a shared lack of experience or action. While Ludwig AI confirms its grammatical correctness, it is essential to consider context and conciseness when using it. More formal alternatives, like "neither have I", may be appropriate in certain settings. Because there are no examples available in the current search data, this expression is considered 'missing'. Remember to use it judiciously for clarity and impact.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

have not ever either

Changes "never" to "not ever", slightly altering emphasis.

have also never

Shifts the focus to an additional lack of experience.

neither have I ever

Inverts the sentence structure for emphasis.

nor have I ever

Uses "nor" for a more formal tone.

I have not experienced that either

Rephrases to focus on the lack of personal experience.

I have yet to either

Indicates something is still pending.

also, I have never

Adds "also" to indicate an additional point.

similarly, I have never

Uses "similarly" for a parallel comparison.

I, too, have never

Emphasizes personal agreement through "I, too".

by the same token, I have never

Uses "by the same token" to draw a parallel.

FAQs

How can I use "have never either" in a sentence?

Use "have never either" to indicate that you, like someone else mentioned previously, lack a particular experience. For example: "She has never tried sushi, and I "have never either"".

What's a more concise way to say "have never either"?

Depending on the context, you can use phrases like "me neither" or "nor have I" as shorter alternatives to "have never either". However, "have never either" is more appropriate to emphasize lack of experience.

Is it correct to say "haven't ever either"?

While grammatically understandable, "haven't ever either" is less common and can sound less formal than "have never either". It's best to stick to "have never either" for clearer and more standard usage.

Which is more formal, "have never either" or "neither have I"?

"Neither have I" tends to be perceived as more formal than "have never either", as it uses a more inverted and emphatic structure common in formal writing.