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.
예시
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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the letter 'O' in 'or' as a circular 'Option' button that you press to make a choice.
빠른 퀴즈
Do you want to go to the park ___ stay at home today?
정답!
정답은: or
예시
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.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
believe it or not
believe it or not
take it or leave it
take it or leave it
whether or not
whether or not
자주 혼동되는 단어
'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.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
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'.
암기 팁
Think of the letter 'O' in 'or' as a circular 'Option' button that you press to make a choice.
어원
Originates from Middle English, shortening of 'other', which itself comes from Old English 'oþþe'.
문법 패턴
빠른 퀴즈
Do you want to go to the park ___ stay at home today?
정답!
정답은: or
관련 문법 규칙
관련 표현
관련 어휘
관련 단어
obgenly
C1Describing qualities or characteristics that are intrinsic, fundamental, or naturally occurring within a specific category, class, or genus. It suggests that a trait is not acquired through external influence but is a core component of the entity's classification.
bilabancy
C1To alternate or waver between two specific choices, conditions, or states in a rhythmic or repetitive manner. It describes both the physical movement of shifting weight and the mental process of indecision between two poles.
homomemy
C1Describing a state of identical or near-perfect replication of a conceptual or structural unit within a system. It is used to characterize patterns where a 'meme' or fundamental component remains unchanged across various iterations or transmissions.
synformile
C1A synformile is a specialized structural unit or component designed to precisely match or align with a corresponding external template or matrix. In technical contexts, it refers to an element that maintains spatial consistency and structural parity within a larger system.
antesophtion
C1Describing a state, concept, or period existing before the attainment of philosophical wisdom or intellectual sophistication. It refers to rudimentary or naive perspectives that have not yet been refined by deep critical thought or scholarly maturity.
contrafidable
C1To formally challenge or invalidate a statement or agreement by presenting evidence that contradicts a previously established position of trust. It is used primarily in legal or high-stakes contexts when one party acts against a confidential understanding.
autotegious
C1To provide oneself with a protective covering or to self-shield against external environmental factors. It typically describes the action of an organism or system creating its own defensive layer or housing without outside assistance.
monoonymism
C1The practice or state of being known by a single name (a mononym) rather than a multi-part name including a surname. This phenomenon is frequently observed in historical records, the arts, and specific cultural naming conventions.
proscribhood
C1Relating to the state or quality of being officially forbidden, denounced, or legally excluded from society. It describes an entity, person, or practice that exists under a formal ban or a condition of social ostracism.
overprivy
C1To grant excessive or inappropriate access to private or confidential information, or to become over-involved in matters that should remain secret. It implies a breach of professional or personal boundaries by sharing more than is necessary or prudent.
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