not either

USAGE SUMMARY

"not either" is correct and usable in written English.
You use it when you are negating a choice between two options, for example, "I don't want pizza for dinner, not either."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Wiki

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

46 human-written examples

It's not either.

The New Yorker

I'm not either".

Independent

You might not either.

The New York Times

And I'm not either.

The New York Times - Sports

It's not either or".

The New York Times

Regions with heavy rainfall may not either.

The Economist

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

10 human-written examples

(Like genre, perhaps? Or maybe not. Either way, one wonders).

Huffington Post

It's not either/or.

The New York Times

But it's not either/or.

The Guardian - Opinion

It's not either/or: kids will do both," says Taylor.

The Guardian - Tech

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

The Guardian

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "not either" to concisely express agreement with a negative statement or to indicate that something does not apply to another case as well. Make sure the context clearly establishes the negative statement you are agreeing with.

Common error

Avoid using "not either" in situations that aren't explicitly negative. For example, instead of saying "I like cats, not either dogs", which is grammatically incorrect, use "I like cats, but not dogs" or "I like cats, and I don't like dogs either".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "not either" functions as an adverbial phrase to express negative concord or agreement with a preceding negative statement. It indicates that the same negation applies to another subject or situation. This usage is supported by examples found by Ludwig, where "not either" is used to align with previous negative assertions.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

80%

Wiki

10%

Science

10%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Social Media

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The phrase "not either" is a common way to express agreement with a negative statement, as confirmed by Ludwig. Grammatically correct and frequently found in news and media sources, it concisely conveys that a negative condition applies to another subject. While "neither do I" and "I don't either" serve as alternatives, "not either" maintains its utility in informal and neutral contexts. Its function is to clearly indicate a shared negative sentiment, and understanding its proper application is essential for precise communication. Ludwig AI confirms that using "not either" outside of negative contexts is grammatically incorrect.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

neither do I

Expresses agreement with a negative statement.

I don't either

A more direct way of expressing negative agreement.

nor am I

Expresses agreement with a negative statement, using inversion.

me neither

An informal way to express agreement with a negative statement.

not me

Informal way of disagreeing or stating exclusion.

I'm not

Short for "I am not", indicates disagreement or negation.

I do not

Formal way of expressing disagreement or negation.

not at all

Emphasizes complete disagreement or negation.

not in the slightest

Highlights a lack of agreement or similarity.

by no means

Indicates a strong negation or impossibility.

FAQs

How can I use "not either" in a sentence?

Use "not either" to express agreement with a previous negative statement. For example, if someone says "I don't like coffee", you can respond with "I don't either" or "Not either" to show that you also dislike coffee.

What phrases can I use instead of "not either"?

Alternatives include "neither do I", "I don't either", or "me neither". These phrases all serve the same purpose of agreeing with a negative statement.

Which is correct, "I don't either" or "I do either"?

"I don't either" is correct for expressing agreement with a negative statement. "I do either" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided.

What's the difference between "not either" and "neither"?

"Not either" is typically used as a short response or addition to a negative statement. "Neither" is more formal and can be used to start a sentence to indicate agreement with a negative statement. For example, "Neither do I like coffee".