or not

CONJUNCTION

Synonyms

WEAK

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

Antonyms

WEAK

neither nor without choice

Example Sentences

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or not

“Diesel isn’t something we can choose to buy or not buy,” Yerxa said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

It applies to all residential properties, whether or not their owners lived there.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

"The grower has to have confidence in the research and whether or not it works."

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Believe it or not, the Associated Press is also seeking to affirm reality.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

So I ended up in town whether I wanted to go there or not.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney