nor
word
/ˈnɔɹ/
nor
/nˈɔː/
naw
Definition
'Nor' is a conjunction used to add another negative idea, especially after 'neither' or after a negative statement. It can also be used in formal inversion, as in 'Nor do I agree.'
Usage & Nuances
Common in 'neither...nor...' to connect two alternatives: 'neither tea nor coffee.' After a negative clause, 'nor' is more formal than 'and not': 'He didn't call, nor did he text.' Don't use it as a general replacement for 'or'.
Spanish: ni - tampocoPortuguese (BR): nem - tampoucoPortuguese (PT): nem - tampoucoChinese (Simplified): 也不 - 也没有Chinese (Traditional): 也不 - 也沒有Hindi: न ही - और नArabic: ولا - ولا أيضًاBengali: না - কিংবা নাRussian: ниJapanese: 〜も...ない - 〜もまた...ないVietnamese: cũng khôngKorean: 또한 ~않다 - ~도 아니다Turkish: ne deUrdu: نہIndonesian: juga tidak
Example Sentences
I like neither cats nor dogs.
basic
She has neither a car nor a bike.
basic
He didn't smile, nor did he say hello.
basic
They didn't apologize, nor did they explain what happened.
natural
I can't cook, nor do I want to learn right now.
natural
It's neither funny nor helpful, so let's move on.
natural