or
A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
例文
3 / 5Would you like tea or coffee with your breakfast?
Would you like tea or coffee with your breakfast?
The candidate must hold a Master's degree or have five years of relevant experience.
The candidate must hold a Master's degree or have five years of relevant experience.
We can see a movie or just hang out at my place.
We can see a movie or just hang out at my place.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the letter 'O' in 'or' as a circular 'Option' button that you press to make a choice.
クイックテスト
Do you want to go to the park ___ stay at home today?
正解!
正解は: or
例文
Would you like tea or coffee with your breakfast?
everydayWould you like tea or coffee with your breakfast?
The candidate must hold a Master's degree or have five years of relevant experience.
formalThe candidate must hold a Master's degree or have five years of relevant experience.
We can see a movie or just hang out at my place.
informalWe can see a movie or just hang out at my place.
Participants were asked to identify the shape as a circle or a square.
academicParticipants were asked to identify the shape as a circle or a square.
Please confirm if the meeting will be held in person or via video conference.
businessPlease confirm if the meeting will be held in person or via video conference.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
believe it or not
believe it or not
take it or leave it
take it or leave it
whether or not
whether or not
よく混同される語
'Are' is a verb form of 'to be', while 'or' is a conjunction for choices.
'Our' is a possessive adjective, whereas 'or' indicates an alternative.
使い方のコツ
In a list of three or more items, 'or' usually appears only before the final item. It can also be used to clarify a term by providing a synonym.
よくある間違い
Learners sometimes confuse 'or' with 'and' when the context requires a choice rather than an addition. Another mistake is using 'or' when 'nor' is required after 'neither'.
覚え方のコツ
Think of the letter 'O' in 'or' as a circular 'Option' button that you press to make a choice.
語源
Originates from Middle English, shortening of 'other', which itself comes from Old English 'oþþe'.
文法パターン
クイックテスト
Do you want to go to the park ___ stay at home today?
正解!
正解は: or
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