nor

//nɔːr//
B1Frequency Level 5Neutral
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Conjunction

1

Used before the second or further of two or more alternatives (the first being introduced by a negative such as 'neither' or 'not') to indicate that they are each untrue or each do not happen.

She can neither read nor write.

2

Used to introduce a further negative statement.

He doesn't like coffee, nor does he drink tea.

Synonym

Adverb

1

Used with a negative to make it refer to each of two things or people (used after 'neither').

Neither my brother nor my sister can swim.

nor - Deep Vocabulary