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Sarah won’t join us for dinner, neither will Lisa.

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Sentence

Narrator

Sarah won’t join us for dinner, neither will Lisa.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Information

Sarah and Lisa won't be able to join us for dinner.

Responding to a Question

No, Sarah and Lisa won't be joining us for dinner.

Making a Statement

It's unfortunate that Sarah and Lisa can't make it to dinner.

Adding to a Conversation

We were hoping for a full house, but Sarah and Lisa won't be able to join us.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Sarah and Lisa will be unable to attend our dinner.

Informal

Sarah and Lisa are out for dinner.

Simpler English

Sarah and Lisa aren't coming to dinner.

Phrases to learn

won't join us

Will not participate or attend with us.

neither will

Also not; in addition to the previous statement.