Words similar to 'either' and 'neither' for 3 items
Given two options, we can use 'either and 'neither' to show no preference.
Do you want to watch A or B
Neither, I don't like either.
The only option I can see for more than two options is: 'any' and 'none'
Do you want to watch A, B, C ... ?
None, I don't like any.
Actual Question: Is there, or has there ever been a word to show no preference for 3 options?
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Sometimes we have an extra, sometimes uncommon, option for a 3-type question. This question is searching for a similar option for "either"
How many times have you eaten sushi?
Thrice
What is your phone number?
Oh, seven, double five, treble zero
9 is triple 3
Solution 1:
Any (vs. either), none (vs. neither) are your options AFAIK.
The last option in a multiple-choice list is None of the above, not Neither of the above, (even when the options are just two.)
Solution 2:
Neither A, nor b, nor c itself is fine.
U.S. Postal Service Creed: Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.
In the context of not wanting:
- I like neither A nor B nor C.
- I don't like any of A or B or C.
- I'll watch neither A, nor B, nor C.
- I like none of them.
or, most likely in conversation, 'or':
- I don't like A or B or C -- with extra stress on 'or'.