Betydningsordbog
Engelsk

Or

ɔr
Ekstremt Almindelig
0 - 100
0 - 100
Ordfrekvens- og betydningsindekset angiver, hvor ofte et ord optræder i et givet sprog. Jo mindre tallet er, jo oftere bruges ordet. De mest anvendte ord spænder typisk fra cirka 1 til 4000. Dette vigtighedsindeks hjælper dig med at fokusere på de mest nyttige ord under din sprogindlæringsproces.

Or -

Used to present options or alternatives

Eksempel: You can have tea or coffee for breakfast.
Brug: formal/informalSammenhæng: everyday conversations, written language
Bemærk: Indicates a choice between two or more options.

Used to imply a consequence or result

Eksempel: Study hard or you will fail the exam.
Brug: formalSammenhæng: academic or professional settings
Bemærk: Emphasizes the outcome of a particular action or inaction.

Used to indicate a question or uncertainty

Eksempel: Is it raining or snowing outside?
Brug: formal/informalSammenhæng: inquiring about possibilities
Bemærk: Often used in questions to seek clarification or confirmation.

Synonymer for Or

Otherwise

Indicates the consequence of not choosing the option mentioned.
Eksempel: You need to study hard, otherwise you might fail the exam.
Bemærk: Emphasizes the consequence more than the original word.

Alternatively

Introduces another option or choice.
Eksempel: You can take the bus to work, or alternatively, you can carpool with your colleague.
Bemærk: Suggests a different choice or possibility.

Else

Refers to something different or additional.
Eksempel: Would you like tea or coffee? - I'll have something else, please.
Bemærk: Indicates a different option or choice.

Ors udtryk og almindelige sætninger

Either/or

This phrase presents a choice between two options.
Eksempel: You can either go to the movies or stay home.
Bemærk: In this phrase, 'either' emphasizes the choice between two options, making it exclusive.

Or else

This phrase indicates a consequence or an alternative if the first option is not followed.
Eksempel: Finish your homework now, or else you won't be able to go out.
Bemærk: It implies a potential negative consequence if the initial condition is not met.

More often than not

This phrase means that something happens frequently or usually.
Eksempel: More often than not, she arrives late to work.
Bemærk: It signifies a higher frequency of occurrence than the average or expected.

One way or another

This phrase indicates that a solution or outcome will be achieved, regardless of the method or path taken.
Eksempel: We will find a solution, one way or another.
Bemærk: It emphasizes the determination to achieve a result by any means necessary.

Sooner or later

This phrase means that something will happen eventually, without specifying an exact time.
Eksempel: Sooner or later, you will have to face the consequences of your actions.
Bemærk: It implies an inevitable occurrence but without a precise timeframe.

Now or never

This phrase emphasizes that a particular opportunity must be seized immediately or it will be lost forever.
Eksempel: It's now or never, make a decision.
Bemærk: It stresses the urgency and finality of the decision or action to be taken.

Sink or swim

This phrase means that someone must either succeed on their own or fail without help.
Eksempel: It's time to prove yourself, it's sink or swim.
Bemærk: It signifies a situation where success or failure depends entirely on one's own efforts or abilities.

Ors dagligdags (slang) udtryk

Or something

This phrase is used to suggest a casual or unspecified alternative.
Eksempel: Do you want to grab a slice of pizza or something?
Bemærk: The addition of 'something' makes the alternative more open-ended and less specific compared to just using 'or.'

Or whatever

Used to imply indifference towards a choice or option.
Eksempel: You can wear that shirt or whatever.
Bemærk: Adding 'whatever' suggests a lack of concern or interest in the alternative.

Or what

An informal way to ask for confirmation or agreement.
Eksempel: Are you coming to the party or what?
Bemærk: The use of 'or what' adds emphasis and a sense of anticipation to the question.

Or nah

A slang term used to indicate a negative response or rejection.
Eksempel: Do you want to go out tonight, or nah?
Bemærk: 'Nah' is a colloquial way of saying 'no,' making the rejection more casual and informal.

Or something like that

Used to indicate approximation or vagueness in a statement.
Eksempel: He said he'll be there around 8 or something like that.
Bemærk: The inclusion of 'something like that' adds a level of uncertainty or estimation to the statement.

Or whatever floats your boat

A more playful way of suggesting someone can choose according to their preference.
Eksempel: You can choose the movie tonight, or whatever floats your boat.
Bemærk: The phrase 'whatever floats your boat' emphasizes personal choice and individual preference.

Or not

An informal way of seeking agreement or disagreement.
Eksempel: You think it's a good idea, or not?
Bemærk: The use of 'or not' at the end of a statement invites a response that expresses agreement or disagreement.

Or - Eksempler

She ordered an orange juice.
He is eating an orange.
I have an orange.
They bought oranges at the market.

Ors grammatik

Or - Sideordnende konjunktion (Coordinating conjunction) / Sideordnende konjunktion (Coordinating conjunction)
Opslagsform: or
Bøjninger
Substantiv, flertal (Noun, plural): or
Substantiv, ental eller masse (Noun, singular or mass): or
Stavelser, Opdeling og Betoning
Or indeholder 1 stavelser: or
Fonetisk transkription: ər
or , ər (Den røde stavelse er trykbetonet)

Or - Betydning og brugsfrekvens

Ordfrekvens- og betydningsindekset angiver, hvor ofte et ord optræder i et givet sprog. Jo mindre tallet er, jo oftere bruges ordet. De mest anvendte ord spænder typisk fra cirka 1 til 4000.
Or: 0 - 100 (Ekstremt Almindelig).
Dette vigtighedsindeks hjælper dig med at fokusere på de mest nyttige ord under din sprogindlæringsproces.
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