nor — and not (used to introduce a further negative statement)
Part of speech: CONJUNCTION
Definition: and not (used to introduce a further negative statement)
Pronunciation (IPA): /nɔːr/
Example Sentences
- I don't like pizza, nor do I like hamburgers.
- He can't sing, nor can he dance, but he's great at eating pizza.
- She doesn't speak French, nor does she speak German.
nor
CONJUNCTION[/nɔːr/]
and not (used to introduce a further negative statement)
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'nor' developed in Old English from the combination of 'ne' (not) and 'other' (other), originally expressing the sense of 'not the other' or 'neither.' This fusion created a coordinating conjunction used to introduce an additional negative clause.
Breakdown
ne (not) + other (other) → nor. The two elements merged to form a single negative coordinating conjunction joining two clauses or phrases in negative statements.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I don't like pizza, nor do I like hamburgers.”
“He can't sing, nor can he dance, but he's great at eating pizza.”
“She doesn't speak French, nor does she speak German.”
“My cat doesn't fetch, nor does it come when called, but it's an expert at ignoring me.”
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