Nor
(conjunction)
- Used to introduce the second or further of two or more negative alternatives.
- Used to introduce the second or further of two or more negative alternatives.
- Used to introduce a negative alternative to a previously stated positive statement.
- Used to indicate that neither of two or more alternatives applies or is true.
- Used to introduce a negative alternative to a previously stated positive statement.
Origin:
Old english, of germanic origin; related to dutch en "and" and german noch "neither, not yet".
Examples:
- I don't like coffee, nor tea.
- I am not going to the party, nor the concert.
- I am not the best, nor the worst.
- I am not going to the game, nor the movie.
- I am not tired, nor hungry.