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- Dictionaryor/ɔː/
conjunction
- 1. used to link alternatives: "a cup of tea or coffee"
- 2. introducing a synonym or explanation of a preceding word or phrase: "yoga is a series of postures, or asanas"
noun
- 1. a logical operation which gives the value one if at least one operand has the value one, and otherwise gives a value of zero.
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There were ten or twelve people in the room (= approximately that number of people). We’d better make a decision soon or the whole deal will fall through. After a negative verb, or can also continue the negative meaning of the verb: He won’t eat meat or fish (= and will not eat fish either).
Learn the various uses and meanings of the word or as a conjunction, preposition, noun, or suffix. Find examples, etymology, history, and related phrases of or.
Definition of or conjunction in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
the Hawaiian, or Sandwich, Islands. (used in correlation): either … or; or … or; whether … or. (used to correct or rephrase what was previously said): His autobiography, or rather memoirs, will soon be ready for publication. otherwise; or else: Be here on time, or we'll leave without you.
He said he would try to write or call as soon as he reached the Canary Islands. Students are asked to take another course in English, or science, or mathematics. 2. conjunction A2. You use or to give another alternative, when the first alternative is introduced by 'either' or 'whether'.
Learn how to use or as a conjunction to connect alternatives or possibilities in English. Find out the rules, examples and typical errors of or, and how it differs from and and either.
Learn the meaning and functions of the conjunction or in English grammar, with examples and synonyms. Find out how to use or to express possibilities, choices, alternatives, corrections, proofs, and uncertain amounts.
