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[awr, er] / ɔr, ər /
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

Example Sentences

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"We will tell people when items are coming into the store and we have often got several people waiting to get one or two items."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

But many traditional Japanese manufacturers have historically raised prices only during a supply crunch or cost squeeze.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Safeguarding is the process of protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from abuse, harm, or neglect.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Major substrate manufacturers have said AI-related production lines are at or near full capacity, and they expect industry capacity to fall well short of demand by 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“So. What can I get you? Need a minute with the menu, or are you ready?”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith