Pronunciation

/nɔr/

Definitions

• Conjunction: A coordinating conjunction used to connect two negative alternatives, usually following neither, indicating that the second alternative is also untrue or nonexistent. It’s often used in place of ‘or’ in negative contexts. For example: “Neither he nor she was available.”

Example sentence:

• “I can’t eat fish nor meat; I’m a vegetarian.”
• “She didn’t sing nor dance at the party.”

Phrases

• “Neither…nor”: This phrase is used to indicate that two or more things are not true or do not exist. Example: “Neither the sun nor the moon was visible last night.”

Example Sentences

• Conjunction: “He spoke neither French nor German, so we had to communicate in English.”
• “There was no food left, neither bread nor cheese nor fruit.”

Synonyms

• Not…or
• Neither…or
• Not…and

Note: The word “nor” doesn’t have typical synonyms since it functions specifically in a negative coordination context. However, its function can be replicated with constructions like “not…or” or “neither…or”.