Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

either way

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.25 in modern English

Syllables: ei-ther way
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Regardless of what happens (out of two possible situations).

Example Sentences

"Just buy it or don't buy it. Either way, we have to get going."
"I'm not sure if I can make it to the party. Either way, I'll let you know beforehand."

Phrases

either-way offence

Synonyms

regardless

Questions

What does either way mean?: Regardless of what happens (out of two possible situations).

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