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The word either is a pronoun and a conjunction; either is also used as an adjective and an adverb. Example uses:

As a pronoun: I have an oatmeal cookie and a sugar cookie, you may choose either.

As a conjunction: You have a choice, either the oatmeal or the sugar cookie.

As an adjective: You must have the permission slip signed by either parent.

As an adverb: If my mother won't sign it, then my father won't either.

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"Either" can be both a conjunction and a pronoun. As a conjunction, it is used to introduce two alternatives. As a pronoun, it is used to refer to one of two things or people previously mentioned.

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