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Meaning of either-or | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A situation in which there is a choice between two different plans of action, but both together are not possible.

Examples

““There’s a misperception out there that if some women are succeeding, that if many women are succeeding, it’s at the detriment of men,” he said. “When we support women, as men, it’s a good thing. The more women that succeed, there’s benefits to families, benefits to the economy, and benefits to our country. It’s not an either/or.””
“Using existing housing better and building new homes are not either/ors but complementary. Doing both will mean a faster (and greener) solution.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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