or

Definition for or

conjunction as in a suggestion of choice

Weak matches

as a choice, as a substitute, as an alternative, conversely, either, in other words, in preference to, in turn, on the other hand, or but, or else, or only, preferentially

conjunction as in a suggestion of correction

Weak matches

contrary to, in reverse, instead, instead of, on the contrary, oppositely, or not, or not exactly, or rather, rather, reversing it

conjunction as in a suggestion of approximation

Weak matches

about, approximately, practically, roughly

conjunction as in either

Strong matches

alternative, substitute, uncertainty

Weak matches

else, ere, instead, oppositely, otherwise, rather

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Nicklaus Cos., founded in 2007 when Nicklaus sold a large stake in his design, equipment manufacturing and licensing businesses, is expected to explore a sale of its business or a reorganization in chapter 11.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

But in 2022, he left the board and told the company he wouldn’t accept new design or endorsement projects, according to Cotton’s statement.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

Nicklaus Cos. or its predecessors have designed or renovated more than 440 courses worldwide, with more than 65 additional courses under way, the court filing said.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

Unlike past dictators such as Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines or Haiti’s Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, Maduro has limited options.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

The film inspires while it challenges: What were any of us doing at that age that was comparably heroic or meaningful?

or

Example Sentences

Related Words