Is there any difference between the two structures?

1) I don't have a car or a house

2) I have neither a car nor a house

not......or
neither .....nor

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Is there any difference between the two structures?

1) I don't have a car or a house

2) I have neither a car nor a house

not......or
neither .....nor

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They are both grammatically correct and there is no difference!

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No, there is no real difference. English is elastic and things can be said in several ways that mean the same thing. Hope that helps!  Love Teacher Zita (BA, TEFL)

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They are both correct. Just make sure not to use a double negative in English. I know double negatives are correct in many other languages, but they are not allowed in English. For example:

Correct: “I don’t like either apples or bananas.”

Correct: “I like neither apples or bananas.”

INCORRECT: “I don’t like neither apples or bananas.”

**This mistake is very common in the Southeastern US where I live. Just a word of warning in case you ever here it.

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I don't have a car or a house is alot simpler, letting people know that you don't have a car or a house.

I have neither a car nor a house sounds posh.

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No difference.The core meaning is the same.

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