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Nor Definition & Meaning

1. Nor is a conjunction used to introduce a second negative clause, indicating that the previous negative statement also applies to the following clause.

Example: I don't like coffee, nor do i like tea.

2. Nor is also used to introduce a clause that adds to a previous negative statement.

Example: I don't eat meat, nor do i eat dairy products.

3. Nor can be used to mean "neither" or "not either."

Example: Neither john nor jane likes to dance.

4. Nor can be used to indicate a negative response to a question.

Example: "did you see the movie?" "no, nor do i plan to."

5. Nor can be used to indicate a lack of something.

Example: The store didn't have any milk nor bread.

Examples of the word nor used in sentences.

  • I didn't study for the test, nor did I ask for help.
  • I don't like broccoli, nor carrots.
  • I'm not hungry, nor thirsty.
  • My sister doesn't eat meat, nor does she eat fish.
  • I don't go swimming, nor do I play soccer.
  • We neither have money nor time to go on a vacation.
  • She didn't understand the question, nor did she ask for help.
  • I can't cook, nor do I know how to bake a cake.
  • My neighbor doesn't listen to music loudly, nor does he disturb me.
  • I don't like coffee, nor do I enjoy tea.
  • He wasn't interested in politics, nor did he pay attention to the news.
  • I don't like coffee, nor do I enjoy tea.
  • The store didn't have my size, nor did they have any other colors available.
  • She didn't have a car, nor did she have the money to rent one.
  • It wasn't a sunny day, nor was it particularly cold outside.
  • He did not enjoy the book, nor did he appreciate the writer's style of writing.
  • People should not judge others based on their appearance, nor should they discriminate against them.
  • The company did not meet its sales target last quarter, nor did it achieve its profit margin goal.
  • She does not speak French fluently, nor does she understand it very well.
  • I am neither a morning person nor a night owl, I prefer to sleep at a reasonable hour.
  • Being friendly doesn't mean agreeing with everything people say, nor does it mean losing yourself in the process.
  • I don't like horror movies, nor do I enjoy watching violent films.
  • She refuses to compromise on her principles, nor does she tolerate being treated unfairly.
  • The weather forecast doesn't bode well for our outdoor plans, nor does it look promising for the rest of the week.
  • The company didn't achieve the expected profits, nor did they meet their sales target.
  • I have never been a fan of heavy metal music, nor have I ever been able to understand its appeal to some people.
  • He was not only an excellent writer but also a gifted speaker, nor was there anyone who could match his intellectual prowess.
  • I don't believe that it's fair to blame any one person for the accident, nor do I think it's productive to do so.
  • I am not fond of crowds, nor do I enjoy the chaos of busy cities.
  • Our team was not able to secure the grant, nor were any of our competitors.
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