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either

ei·ther

either

 
pronunciation:
i thr
parts of speech:
adjective, pronoun, conjunction, adverb
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: one or the other of two.
You may choose either the pie or the cake.
definition 2: each of two.
There are pillows on either side of the bed.
 
part of speech: pronoun
definition: one or the other.
I don't want either.
 
part of speech: conjunction
definition: used to show a choice (followed by "or").
You can either go or stay.
 
part of speech: adverb
definition: also; likewise.
If you don't want dessert, I don't either.