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
🇺🇸 US/nɔːr/
🇬🇧 UK/nɔː(r)/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
formoredoorfloorpoor
for
more
door
floor
poor
🔗Collocations
neither... nor
nor do I
nor would I
nor should you
nor can we
📝Examples
“I don't like pizza, nor do I like hamburgers.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“My cat doesn't fetch, nor does it come when called, but it's an expert at ignoring me.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
and notalso notneither
Antonyms
andalsoboth
Related
neitherorbutyethowever
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