The Difference Between Ether, Either, and Eather: Which One Should You Use?

Ether, Either or Eather are three words with the same spellings and punctuations which are very confusing. In this article we will try to know which one we should use by examining their definitions and meaning in the dictionary of the English language. 

Ether is the name of liquid which is used in the chemical industry as a solvent medium. It is a colourless liquid with very rare properties. The word ether is driven from a Greek word aither which means the upper sky behind the clouds or pure air.

Either is a conjunction which is used to describe the choice between two different things. For example a person said “I would like either blue or black jeans”.  Either is also used as an adverb or a pronoun in the sentence. For example “I am going to buy apples and henry is either”. 

Now there is question which is correct Eather or Either? Actually there is no word of weather in the dictionary of the English language. It is only the misspelling of either and it has no meaning. It may be an incorrect spelling of ether. There is one more misconception like this “sought or seeked” which is correct.

Few sentences of Ether

• The scientist poured ether into the beaker carefully.
• Ether was once used as an anesthetic to put patients to sleep during surgery.
• The concept of ether as a medium for light waves is now obsolete in physics.
• She could smell the sharp scent of ether in the laboratory.
• Ether is highly flammable, so it must be handled with caution.
• The old radio crackled, sending his voice out into the ether.
• In the 19th century, ether frolics were social events where people inhaled ether for entertainment.
• The philosopher spoke of an ether that fills all space and connects all things.
• Ether used to be considered the fifth element by ancient scholars.
• The bottle labeled “ether” must be stored in a cool and dry place.
• When the ether took effect, the patient drifted into unconsciousness.
• The idea seemed to vanish into the ether, never to be heard from again.
• Ether can be used to dissolve oils and fats in chemical processes.
• The artist described her inspiration as coming from the ether, a source beyond the physical world.
• The use of ether in medical procedures has been replaced by more modern anesthetics.

Few sentences of Either

• You can have either the chocolate cake or the vanilla ice cream.
• Either you finish your homework now, or you can’t go out to play.
• I don’t mind either way; you can choose the movie we watch tonight.
• She didn’t like either of the dresses she tried on.
• We can leave either today or tomorrow morning; it’s up to you.
• Either John or Mary will have to give the presentation.
• The test results will be either positive or negative.
• You can sit either here or there; both seats are free.
• Either answer the question or pass it to someone else.
• He wasn’t sure if he should take the job, but he had to decide either way.
• The weather forecast said it would either rain or be cloudy.
• You need to check either the manual or the online help section for instructions.
• Either you apologize for your mistake, or we need to talk about consequences.
• She said she would contact us either by phone or email.
• The game can end in either a win, a loss, or a draw.