What is another word for one or the other?

Pronunciation: [wˈɒn ɔː ðɪ ˈʌðə] (IPA)

When faced with a choice between two options, we often use the phrase "one or the other." However, there are several other synonyms that can be used to convey the same meaning. For example, "either" and "any one of" are both commonly used in this context. Additionally, "alternatively" and "on the other hand" can be used to suggest a contrast between two options. "Individually" and "separately" are more specific synonyms that may be used to indicate that the two options must be considered independently. Overall, there are many different ways to convey the idea of choosing between two options, and selecting the right word can provide clarity and nuance to your communication.

Synonyms for One or the other:

  • Other relevant words:

    on the one hand

What are the hypernyms for One or the other?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with One or the other

  • I'm saddened to see that everyone's pitched out the baby with the bath, in that we say that it can't be one or the other, it could be both. I mean, just because we listen to classical music doesn't mean that we can't listen to jazz.
    Don Bluth
  • I am sometimes a fox and sometimes a lion. The whole secret of government lies in knowing when to be the one or the other.
    Napoleon Bonaparte
  • From a drop of water a logician could infer the possibility of an Atlantic or a Niagara without having seen or heard of one or the other.
    Arthur Conan Doyle
  • The only thing we don't do together is get in front of an actor and show any indecision at all about what we think. We don't always agree, so we meet privately, then one or the other will approach the actor.
    Bobby Farrelly
  • If I needed to record, I'd head to the coast or Nashville, one or the other.
    Wanda Jackson

Semantically related words: "one or the other", "one or the other

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