Nor: meaning, definitions and examples
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nor
[ nɔː ]
connecting words
used before the second or further of two or more alternatives (the first being introduced by a negative such as 'neither' or 'not')
Synonyms
neither, or
Examples of usage
- nor I nor he will be there
- it was neither good nor bad
- not a painter nor a sculptor
used in negative phrases
used to introduce a further negative statement
Synonyms
neither, nor yet
Examples of usage
- they swear they will not comply, nor will they allow inspections
- nor was she aware of the danger
Translations
Translations of the word "nor" in other languages:
🇵🇹 північ
🇮🇳 उत्तर
🇩🇪 Norden
🇮🇩 utara
🇺🇦 північ
🇵🇱 północ
🇯🇵 北 (きた, kita)
🇫🇷 nord
🇪🇸 norte
🇹🇷 kuzey
🇰🇷 북 (buk)
🇸🇦 شمال (shamal)
🇨🇿 sever
🇸🇰 sever
🇨🇳 北 (běi)
🇸🇮 sever
🇮🇸 norður
🇰🇿 солтүстік (soltüstik)
🇬🇪 ჩრდილოეთი (chrdioloeti)
🇦🇿 şimal
🇲🇽 norte
Word origin
The word 'nor' originated in Middle English as a combination of 'ne' (not) and 'or' (either). It has been used in English grammar for centuries to indicate a negative alternative or to introduce a further negative statement. The usage of 'nor' has evolved over time to become an important conjunction in English language, especially in formal writing and speaking.