OR
- Conjunction:
- Used to link alternatives: "or" connects two or more possibilities, choices, or options, indicating that only one of them may be true or applicable.
- Used to connect words, phrases, or clauses of the same grammatical type: It indicates an alternative between them.
- Used to introduce a synonym or explanation: "or" can be used to clarify or rephrase a preceding statement, meaning "that is to say" or "in other words."
- Used to indicate a negative alternative: Often used with "either" or in negative constructions to show that if one thing is not true, another is.
Connecting alternatives: Would you like tea or coffee? We can go to the movies or stay at home.
Introducing a synonym or clarification: The event is held in the fall, or autumn. It's a dug-out, or a hollowed-tree boat.
Indicating a negative condition (often with 'else'): Hurry up, or you'll be late. You must study, or else you will fail the exam.
"either... or...": Used to present two clear alternatives. You can have either cake or ice cream for dessert.
"whether... or...": Used to introduce indirect questions or conditions involving alternatives. I don't know whether he will agree or refuse.
"or so": Used to indicate an approximate number or amount. The meeting will last an hour or so.
- Nor (conjunction): Used, especially after "neither," to introduce a further negative statement or alternative.
- Otherwise: Under different circumstances; if not.
- Alternatively: As another option or possibility.
(Note: "Or" is a conjunction and does not form phrasal verbs. This section is not applicable.)
- "or what?": Used at the end of a question to add emphasis, often rhetorically.
- "sink or swim": To fail or succeed entirely by one's own efforts.
- "sooner or later": At some unspecified future time; eventually.
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a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations
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great care is taken to keep the operating rooms aseptic
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a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
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