ஆங்கிலம்

or

gb/ˈɔɹ/ us/ˈɔɹ/
A1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 100
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
conjunction A1 relation
1

Used to link alternatives

Used to show a choice between two or more things.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [choice A] or [choice B]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'or' with 'and', especially when listing items.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
otherwise (Used in some contexts to mean 'if not', but not a direct replacement in all cases)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
and (Links items together rather than offering a choice between them)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
yes or no |black or white |right or wrong |win or lose
கருப்பொருள்கள்
grammar |communication |daily life |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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?
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [do something], or [result]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may mistakenly use 'and' here instead of 'or', which changes the meaning.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
otherwise (Can replace 'or' in this sense to show the consequence of not doing something)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
hurry up or you'll be late |study hard or fail |leave now or miss the bus
கருப்பொருள்கள்
grammar |communication |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • Run fast, or you will be late.
  • Do your homework, or you will get in trouble.
  • Eat now, or you will be hungry later.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
or
IPA
GB/ˈɔɹ/
US/ˈɔɹ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
or (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (or)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: or
  • Plural: or
சொல் குடும்பம்
Related words
either determiner A2 otherwise adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
nor conjunction A2 neither determiner A2
சொற்றொடர்கள்

either ... or ...

1
/ˈiðɚ | ˈɔɹ |/
fixed phrase

One of two possibilities

Used to talk about a choice between two things.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • 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.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • It happened last week, or rather, eight days ago.
  • She’s my colleague, or rather, my former colleague.

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