Nor: meaning, definitions and examples

Used in negative sentences after 'neither'. It connects two or more negative options.

• She neither smiles nor laughs at his jokes.
• They have no money nor a place to stay.

Used to show that two or more things are not true or do not happen. It usually appears with 'nor'.

• Neither the red dress nor the blue dress fits her.
• He can neither read nor write.

Used to connect different possibilities or choices. It can be used in both positive and negative sentences.

• Would you like tea or coffee?
• You can call me or send an email.

This word is used to introduce a second negative item or clause, especially after 'neither'. It commonly appears in formal writing and speeches.

• She neither called nor wrote a letter.
• I don't like apples, nor do I enjoy oranges.

This word indicates that two or more things are not true or do not happen. It is often used with 'nor' to discuss two negative statements.

• Neither of them knew the answer.
• She neither smiled nor looked at me.

This phrase is used mainly in literary or formal contexts to add more emphasis when negating a second item. It carries a slightly antiquated tone and is less common in modern speech.

• She didn't apologize, nor yet did she feel any remorse.
• He did not speak, nor yet move an inch.