"Neither" is a term used to indicate that two or more options are not applicable or do not apply to a particular situation. It is often used in contrast to "either," which suggests a choice between two alternatives. For example, if someone asks if you prefer coffee or tea, and you like neither, you would respond with "neither." In grammar, "neither" can function as a conjunction or a pronoun. As a conjunction, it connects two negative statements, such as "Neither the cat nor the dog is outside." As a pronoun, it can refer to one of two things that are not chosen, as in "I want neither of the options."