Each': word order

Each, but not every, has word order variations similar to all both [> 5.19-20]. Each, combining with a plural subject, takes a plural verb:

They have each taken their own share (after an auxiliary)

They each have their own share (before a full verb) Each takes a singular verb when it begins a subject-phrase:

Each of us is responsible for his our actions [> 4.40] Each can also occur at the end of a statement:

Give the delivery-men $5 each

5.27 'Another' compared with '(the) other(s)'

Another can have two meanings:

- 'additional'/'similar': Do you need another cup? No I have

enough

- 'different': Give me another cup This one s cracked
Another and others are indefinite; the (or my your, etc.) other and the
others are definite. Another, as a determiner, always goes with a
singular noun unless it is followed by a cardinal number or by few-
I need another three driving lessons before my test
I need another few days before I can make up my mind

The other can be followed by a singular or plural noun: This seat is free, the other seat is taken These seats are free the other seats are taken

Another is followed by a singular noun; other by a plural noun: There must be another way of solving the problem that can’t be the only way There must be other ways of solving the problem

The other + one or a noun refers to a specific alternative:

/ don't like this shirt Can I try the other one please? Compare: Can I try another (one)? (= any other one, non-specific) The others the other and others (like another) can stand on their own as pronouns to refer to specific alternatives:

/// take these shirts but leave the other(s) The other(s) is often used in contrast to one:

One has buttons and the other hasn’t Others is often used in contrast to some:

Some people enjoy exercise others don 't Other can also mean 'additional' in: e.g.

Jane and some other girls went shopping

The other (day) can mean 'a few (days) ago' in time references: Karen phoned the other day to apologize for her behaviour

This is not to be confused with the next, meaning 'the following': Karen phoned the next day to apologize for her behaviour

or with another to mean 'a different': We aren't free tomorrow Can we arrange another day?

Distributives

5.28 'Each other' and 'one another' [compare > 4.28]

Sometimes a distinction is drawn between each other (used to refer to two people) and one another (used to refer to more than two) In everyday speech, both phrases are normally interchangeable Karen and Dave are deeply in love with each other/one another

Both phrases can be used with an ‘s

Those two are always copying each other's/one another's homework

5.29 'Either' compared with 'neither'

Either and neither refer to two people things, etc (singular nouns) only Either means 'one or the other' and neither means 'not one and not the other' Constructions with neither are generally more emphatic than those with not either

Do you want an appointment at 9 or at 10?

- Either time is difficult Neither time is convenient

5.29.1

E i t h er ' a n d ' n e i t h er ' + 'of

When followed by of, either and neither refer to each of two items Which pot shall I use? - Either (of them) It doesn t matter which Which pot shall I use? - Neither (of them) Use this frying pan

5.29.2

'Either + or'; 'neither + nor' [> 1.15, 5.31] You can have either this one or that one Neither this house nor the house next door has central heating

5.29.3