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conjunction
1
Used to link two or more alternatives, showing that any one of them could be true or chosen.
"Would you like tea or coffee?"
"You can pay by card or cash."
2
Introduces a consequence that follows if a stated condition is not met.
"Hurry up, or we'll miss the train."
How to Use Or
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe word that links choices or alternatives together.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "nor," which is used after a negative ("neither tea nor coffee").
Word Forms
ors plural, Ors plural
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Etymology
From Middle English or, partly a contraction of "other" and partly from Old English oththe, both meaning roughly "or."