either vs as well / too

either vs as well / too
  Either is used with a negative verb when you are agreeing with something someone doesn't do or like etc.
  For example:- B agrees with A in the negative
  A - "I don't like cheese." B - "I don't like it either."
  A- "I haven't seen Lord of the Rings." B - "I haven't seen it either."
  As well / Too are used with an affirmative verb when you are agreeing with something someone does or likes etc.
  For example:- B agrees with A in the positive
  A - "I love ice cream." B - "I love it too." / "I love it as well."
  A- "I've seen Gladiator." B - "I've seen it too." / " I've seen it as well."

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