or
gb/ˈɔɹ/ us/ˈɔɹ/
A1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 100
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
conjunction
A1
relation
1
Used to link alternatives
Used to show a choice between two or more things.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[choice A] or [choice B]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'or' with 'and', especially when listing items.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
otherwise (Used in some contexts to mean 'if not', but not a direct replacement in all cases)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
and (Links items together rather than offering a choice between them)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
yes or no
|black or white
|right or wrong
|win or lose
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
grammar
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Would you like tea or coffee?
- We can walk to the park or take the bus.
- Is your birthday in May or June?
- You can pay by card or cash.
- Should I call you tonight or tomorrow?
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Do you want an apple or an orange?
- Is it hot or cold today?
- We can go now or later.
- Do you like cats or dogs?
conjunction
A2
relation
2
'If not' introducing result
Used to say what will happen if something does not happen.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[do something], or [result]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may mistakenly use 'and' here instead of 'or', which changes the meaning.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
otherwise (Can replace 'or' in this sense to show the consequence of not doing something)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
hurry up or you'll be late
|study hard or fail
|leave now or miss the bus
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
grammar
|communication
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Be quiet, or you'll wake the baby.
- We must leave now, or we will miss the train.
- Pay attention, or you might get hurt.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Run fast, or you will be late.
- Do your homework, or you will get in trouble.
- Eat now, or you will be hungry later.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
either ... or ...
1/ˈiðɚ | ˈɔɹ |/
fixed phrase
One of two possibilities
Used to talk about a choice between two things.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- You can either stay here or come with us.
- Either call me tonight or send me an email.
or else
1/ˈɔɹ ˈɛls/
fixed phrase
'If not' with implied threat/result
Used to say what bad thing will happen if something is not done.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- You'd better finish your work, or else you'll get a bad grade.
- You had better finish your work, or else you'll be in trouble.
- Put on your coat, or else you'll catch a cold.
- We need to leave now, or else we'll miss the start of the show.
or rather
1/ˈɔɹ ɹˈæðɚ/
fixed phrase
used to correct or clarify
Used to change what you just said to something more correct or exact.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- It happened on Monday—or rather, very early Tuesday morning.
- He’s from Spain—or rather, from Catalonia.
or rather
2/ˈɔɹ ɹˈæðɚ/
fixed phrase
Correction to previous statement
Used to change what you just said to make it more correct.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- It happened last week, or rather, eight days ago.
- She’s my colleague, or rather, my former colleague.