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nor

/nɔː/

/nɔr/

noradverb

/nɔː/

/nɔr/

Used elliptically to introduce an additional negative clause or sentence, often with subject–auxiliary inversion.

Definitions

Used to introduce an additional negative clause or sentence, typically with auxiliary–subject inversion, meaning ‘also not’.

I didn’t recognize the number, nor did I answer the call.

Synonyms

not ... either

norconjunction

/nɔː/

/nɔr/

Translations

He didn't call, nor did he send a message.

Он не позвонил, ни отправил сообщение.

Additional translations

Definitions

Used to introduce a further negative statement after a previous negative statement.

She didn't like the movie, nor did she enjoy the book.

Used with "neither" to link two or more alternative words, phrases, or clauses, indicating that none of them is true or happens.

Neither the rain nor the wind could stop the runners.