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or

/ɔːr/

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

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1

Would you like tea or coffee with your breakfast?

Would you like tea or coffee with your breakfast?

2

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.

3

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

関連
option
💡

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

1

Would you like tea or coffee with your breakfast?

everyday

Would you like tea or coffee with your breakfast?

2

The candidate must hold a Master's degree or have five years of relevant experience.

formal

The candidate must hold a Master's degree or have five years of relevant experience.

3

We can see a movie or just hang out at my place.

informal

We can see a movie or just hang out at my place.

4

Participants were asked to identify the shape as a circle or a square.

academic

Participants were asked to identify the shape as a circle or a square.

5

Please confirm if the meeting will be held in person or via video conference.

business

Please confirm if the meeting will be held in person or via video conference.

語族

関連
option

よく使う組み合わせ

either or either or
more or less more or less
sooner or later sooner or later
right or wrong right or wrong
sink or swim sink or swim

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

or vs are

'Are' is a verb form of 'to be', while 'or' is a conjunction for choices.

or vs our

'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.

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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

Links two nouns, verbs, or adjectives Often paired with 'either' (either... or...) Used in questions to offer choices

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

関連単語

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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