is not either

USAGE SUMMARY

"is not either" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is used in the negative form of either/or questions. For example: "Do you want to watch a movie or go out to dinner tonight?" "No, I'm not interested in either - I'd rather stay in and relax."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

54 human-written examples

She is not, either.

The New York Times

It is not "either or", but both.

The Guardian

Chess is not solved, and poker is not, either.

The New Yorker

This is not a zero-sum game: the choice is not either Russia or the EU.

The Guardian

But being unpopular is not a crime and publishing offensive information is not either".

Independent

A yard is not either unproductive and "beautiful" — as a lawn — or, as a garden, productive and "ugly".

The New York Times

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

5 human-written examples

But this is not either/or, but both/and.

The Guardian

("It is not either/or," Michał Gawlikowski, an archaeology professor at University of Warsaw, told me).

The Guardian

"Henry V," Mr. Rabkin argues, is not either/or but both rabbit and duck at the same time.

The New York Times

Maybe what we really need is not either/or but "the one and the other at the same time".

The Economist

The issue here is not either/or.

Forbes

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "is not either", ensure it directly follows a statement that has been negated to create a parallel negative construction. For example, "He is not going, and she is not either."

Common error

Avoid using "is not either" to refer to a single item or situation that hasn't already been contrasted with something else. For instance, instead of saying "The car is not either red", say "The car is not red".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "is not either" functions as a negative correlative conjunction, connecting two negative statements to indicate that neither applies. It often mirrors a previously stated negative condition, as Ludwig shows.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

52%

Science

32%

Encyclopedias

4%

Less common in

Formal & Business

4%

Wiki

4%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

"Is not either" serves as a negative connector, typically used to parallel a previously negated statement. Ludwig AI identifies it as grammatically correct and usable, particularly in reinforcing that a condition does not apply to multiple subjects or situations. Though versatile, it's best suited for scenarios involving parallel negation, and users should avoid its misuse in single, non-contrasted instances. Predominantly found in News & Media and Science, as per Ludwig, its frequency indicates a common yet specific role in English writing.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

is neither

Uses "neither" to directly negate both options, offering a more concise alternative.

is not also

Replaces "either" with "also" to express that something does not fall into another category.

does not either

Emphasizes that an action or state does not apply.

is not the other

Suggests that one thing is not the alternative option.

is not in addition

Similar to "is not also", indicating something isn't added to a previous condition.

is not that either

Adds a demonstrative pronoun for emphasis, highlighting something is not a previously mentioned point.

is not on the other hand

Sets up a contrast that excludes the initial possibility.

is not furthermore

Shows exclusion from something previously stated, similar to "is not also".

is not similarly

Indicates a lack of similarity or parallel between items.

is not in that manner

Expresses that something does not occur or exist in a certain way or condition.

FAQs

How do I use "is not either" correctly in a sentence?

Use "is not either" to add another negative clause that parallels a previous statement. For example, "She doesn't like coffee, and he "is not either"".

What's a simple alternative to "is not either"?

A simpler alternative is "neither is". For instance, instead of "She doesn't like coffee, and he is not either", you can say "She doesn't like coffee, and "neither is" he".

Is there a difference between "is not either" and "isn't either"?

"Is not either" and "isn't either" are essentially the same, but "isn't either" is a contraction and therefore more informal. Choose "is not either" for more formal contexts.

Can "is not either" be used to start a sentence?

No, "is not either" cannot be used to start a sentence. It's used to add to a previous negative statement. Start the sentence with a subject before using a negative form of the verb to be and consider adding "neither is".