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UK/ɔːr/US/ɔːr/
CHOICE
A1used to join two or more possibilities or choices
- Would you like tea or coffee?
- You can pay by cash or card.
IF NOT
A2used to say what will happen if something is not done
- Hurry up, or we'll miss the bus.
- Wear a coat or you'll get cold.
AND NOT
B1used after a negative verb to mean 'and not'
- She doesn't eat meat or fish.
- I can't swim or ride a bike.
CORRECTING
B1used to correct or explain something you have just said
- He lives in the city, or near it anyway.
- It costs ten pounds, or about twelve dollars.