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nor

/nɔːr/ conjunction · British & US
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What does nor mean?

conjunction

Used to indicate a negative or contrasting idea, or to express a refusal or denial. It is often used in combination with other words, such as 'neither' or 'not'.

Example

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

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Words that share this root

Latin 'neque'Old English 'neor'Old Norse 'neir'

What's another word for nor?

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What's the opposite of nor?

Rhymes with nor

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