nor

Speech parts

1. nor - Noun

2. nor - Conjunction

Meaning

A negative connective or particle, introducing the second member or clause of a negative proposition, following neither, or not, in the first member or clause (as or in affirmative propositions follows either). Nor is also used sometimes in the first member for neither, and sometimes the neither is omitted and implied by the use of nor.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

likewise besides nix not together again either neither elsewhere assuming alike cipher tittle no or
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Antonyms

or moreover still and on the contrary on top of that
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Phrases with the word

Nor'easter neither fish nor fowl Koko Nor nor'wester for love nor money buff nor stye

Examples

The first to enter heaven was a thief. And the first to enter hell was an apostle of Christ. And how all this happened is a great lesson for us. Therefore, one should never despair nor give up on another. Athanasios of Limassol

Speak no ill of a friend, nor even of an enemy. Pittacus of Mytilene

Signs and symbols rule the world, not words nor laws. Confucius

A married couple is neither enemies nor friends. Somali Proverb

If you want to live in peace, neither borrow nor lend. Assyrian Proverb

A woman without is she who has neither pipe nor child. Irish Proverb

Close letter words and terms

nopinene noplace nopony NOR gate Nor Nakhichevan nor yet