nor (B1)
conjunction
Pronunciation: /nɔː/
Definition
Used to introduce the second or subsequent part of a negative statement, often after 'neither'.
Examples
She doesn't like coffee, nor does she drink tea.
He couldn't swim, nor could he ride a bike.
They didn't call, nor did they send a message.
How to Use nor
- neither...nor (collocation)
- Used to connect two or more negative alternatives. — "Neither the students nor the teacher knew the answer."
- not...nor (collocation)
- Connects a second negative statement after an initial negative. — "He wasn't invited, nor did he expect to be."
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