Or

usgb/ɔːr/
conjunction

Used to link different possibilities.

You can go to the park or you can stay at home.
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Often appears as...

  • either...or
  • or else
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Choice Clarity

Use 'or' to show clear choices or options available in a situation.

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Do you want tea or coffee?
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Exclusive Options

'Or' often implies that only one of the options can be chosen, not both.

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She will study law or medicine.
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Conditional Meaning

Sometimes 'or' introduces a consequence if the first option is not taken.

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Finish your homework, or you cannot go out.
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