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nor Definition and Meaning in English (nor definition)

conjunction
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Nor definition: Used after a negative statement to introduce a second negative statement or clause, often following 'neither' to connect two negative alternatives.

Definitions of Nor

  1. 1conjunction

    Used after a negative statement to introduce a second negative statement or clause, often following 'neither' to connect two negative alternatives.

Example Sentences

“Neither he nor I knew the answer.”

“She did not eat the cake, nor did she touch the ice cream.”

“I cannot sing, nor can I dance.”

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Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

neither...norcollocation

Used to connect two or more negative alternatives, meaning 'not one and not the other'.

Alphabetical:nope•nor'easter

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What is the meaning of Nor in English?▼
Nor definition: Used after a negative statement to introduce a second negative statement or clause, often following 'neither' to connect two negative alternatives.
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'Nor' translates to 'nor' in English. Nor definition: Used after a negative statement to introduce a second negative statement or clause, often following 'neither' to connect two negative alternatives.
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