Either or Both

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Either or Both

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If someone asked me which day I am available, normally we use either or both to indicate I am actually availble on both days?

e.g. Hi Nami Nami, are you availble on Friday or Saturday?

1. I am available on either day.
2. I am available on both days.

Which reply is more common or natural?
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Re: Either or Both

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In this context they are identical, although naturally that would not always be so.

Both are possible & natural.
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