or
/ɔː(ɹ)/
or
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Used to connect alternatives.
"apple or banana"
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Would you like tea or coffee?
Would you like tea or coffee?
You can stay home or come with us.
You can stay home or come with us.
Is today Tuesday or Wednesday?
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How do you pronounce or?
or is pronounced [/ɔː(ɹ)/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does or mean?
or means "or". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
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or is a Beginner-level word.
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Example: "Would you like tea or coffee?" — used to mean "or".
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