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nor

[nɔː(r)]

nor Definition

used before the second or further of two or more alternatives that are negatives of each other, to introduce a further negative statement.

Using nor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I don't like coffee, nor do I like tea.

  • Example

    She didn't speak, nor did she look at me.

  • Example

    He neither smiled nor spoke when he saw me.

  • Example

    I can neither confirm nor deny the allegations.

Origins of nor

from Old English 'ne...oðer', meaning 'not either'

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Summary: nor in Brief

The conjunction 'nor' [nɔː(r)] is used to introduce a further negative statement after the second or further of two or more alternatives that are negatives of each other. It is often used in formal writing and speech, as in 'I can neither confirm nor deny the allegations.'

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