nor

conjunction
UK: /nɔː/
US: /nɔːr/

  1. Used to introduce a negative statement when you have already made a similar one.

    1. I don't like coffee, nor do I like tea. [ ] [ ]
    2. She hadn't replied to his email, nor was she likely to. [ ] [ ]

  2. And not; used to combine negative ideas or statements.

    1. He can't read nor write. [ ] [ ]
    2. They didn't offer any help, nor did they even express sympathy. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

neither

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nor" in English means: Used to introduce a negative statement when you have already made a similar one., And not; used to combine negative ideas or statements..

The phonetic transcription of "nor" is /nɔː/ in British English and /nɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nor": neither.

Example usage of "nor": "I don't like coffee, nor do I like tea.". More examples on the page.