Either ( in the sense of each of two )

[Barman]

Please tell me if I write the following sentence using 'either' in the sense of 'each of two'.

1 ) The room has a fireplace at either end.

 

[Rover_KE]

Yes.

 

[teechar]

Please tell me if [STRIKE]I write the following sentence using[/STRIKE] 'either' in the following sentence means [STRIKE]sense of[/STRIKE] 'each of two'.

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[SoothingDave]

If you mean two fireplaces, you are right. If you mean one fireplace, you need to say "there is a fireplace on one end or the other."