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or

[awr, er] / ɔr, ər /

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a suggestion of choice conj.
a suggestion of correction conj.
a suggestion of approximation conj.
either conj.

CONJUNCTION

a suggestion of choice

Synonyms

WEAK

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

Antonyms

WEAK

neither nor without choice

CONJUNCTION

a suggestion of correction

Synonyms

WEAK

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

Antonyms

WEAK

neither nor without choice

CONJUNCTION

a suggestion of approximation

Synonyms

WEAK

about approximately practically roughly

Antonyms

WEAK

neither nor without choice

CONJUNCTION

either

Synonyms

STRONG

alternative substitute uncertainty

WEAK

else ere instead oppositely otherwise rather

Antonyms

WEAK

neither nor without choice

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In England and Wales, 28 or 29C is possible towards the south-east.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

“Our goal has always been to get the best deal for Canadians, never a deal at any price or any time frame.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

Toaster-shaped taxis that don’t have a driver or a steering wheel have started rolling across San Francisco and charging for rides in Las Vegas.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

One way or another, Kittell said, these are days to take great care.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

Professor Macmillan is still looking for evidence in New Hampshire or Chile, but he says it's possible.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

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