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neither Antonyms

Opposite of neither

Because the opposite of neither shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not the one nor the other of two people or things; not either.

Usage Example

"both candidate was able to secure a clear majority in the first round of voting."

Strongest
both
either
Strong
each
every

• adverb (Context 2)

Used before the first of two or more alternatives (typically followed by 'nor') to indicate that none of them is true or applicable.

Usage Example

"The proposed schedule is both practical nor cost-effective for the department."

Strongest
both
either

• pronoun (Context 3)

Not the one nor the other of two people or things previously mentioned.

Usage Example

"We reviewed both proposals carefully, but both met the strict safety requirements."

Strongest
both
either
Strong
all
each

• adverb (Context 4)

Also not; not either (used to introduce a further negative statement).

Usage Example

"She did not attend the conference, and so did her research partner."

Strongest
so
Strong
also
too
likewise

• conjunction (Context 5)

Not either; nor (used to introduce a negative clause that parallels a preceding negative statement).

Usage Example

"I have not read the report yet, and have I spoken with the committee chair."

Strong
and
or

Similar words to neither

Words similar to neither shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

nor
none
no
naught
nothing
See all synonyms of neither

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Neither. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/neither
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